Converting classic cars into electric vehicles promises to be a huge market. Autel Energy says it has taken note and is showcasing an electrified classic 1969 Ford Bronco in its booth at CES. The US$350,000 all-electric classic Ford Bronco restoration featured in Autel Energy's exhibit (Booth 7119) in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Centre from January 5-8.
The 1969 Bronco was customised from the ground up by Los Angeles-based Zero Labs Automotive, an automotive and industrial design, technology and engineering firm specializing in electric vehicle conversions.
"As the country transitions to electric vehicles, we wanted to show that embracing the future doesn't mean that you have to give up the past," said John Thomas, chief operating officer of Autel Energy. "We're always innovating and love to partner with companies who share a passion for performance, and we're proud to be partnering with Zero Labs to showcase this vintage vehicle at CES, blending tradition with technology."
The custom Bronco SUV features a carbon fibre body and has been fully electrified with a 600-horsepower, dual-motor propulsion system featuring a 100-kWh battery and 235-plus miles of all-electric range.
"Over the past two decades, Autel (a name born by combining 'Automotive' and 'Intelligence') has revolutionised the automotive service and repair business around the globe, and now we're doing it with EV charging technologies," Thomas said.
At CES, Autel Energy is highlighting a comprehensive suite of EV charging solutions designed to advance the seamless transition to an e-mobility future. The brand debuted its viable and reliable charging technologies at the Detroit Auto Show this past September.
The company's MaxiCharger family of products includes AC (Level 2) home and commercial chargers, DC bi-directional vehicle-to-everything (V2X) home charging, DC fast charging (Level 3) and digital energy management offerings, including mobile apps and Autel's ChargeCloud, which the company says is the only all-in-one charging cloud solution available today. Autel's wholistic approach to curating solutions that address the needs of the entire charging ecosystem helps balance the grid while enabling the organic expansion of power access.
"The key to the success of the widespread adoption of EVs will be putting in place critical charging infrastructure to support it," Thomas said. "We have charging solutions for every market segment, including home charging, commercial vehicles, and DC fast chargers. We can power vehicles of any size, and due to our extensive experience in vehicle diagnostics, we know the vehicle market better than any other charging company."
