Lordstown Endurance

The Endurance is notable for a drivetrain consisting of hub motors at each of the four wheels which Post insists can withstand even Detroit potholes. Testing suggests the truck will break a wheel before it breaks a hub, he says. Output from the four motors is rated at 600 horsepower with a range of more than 250 miles on a single charge. Towing capacity is expected to be about 7,500 pounds. The startup put out a promotional video to show its potential prowess on the work site and bouncing down bumpy roads. Essentially it has the same dimensions as a Chevrolet Silverado with a four-foot wide bed to handle construction materials. It is mostly aluminum with a steel frame. GM is still a partner and the truck relies on many GM parts. Inside, the minimalist interior is dominated by three screens on the dashboard, with climate control buttons underneath. The five-passenger truck with vinyl floors and seats has an industrial feel, especially with metal accents. Where an engine would normally be, there is a 9.6-cubic-foot frunk with 110-volt power. The truck won't be done final testing for certification until late in the year, so the plan is to park finished vehicles and retrofit if necessary before they are sent to customers.