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S4E37 Troy Nergaard | Lightship – L1 Electric RV

Being an Engineer · 29 Sept 2023 · 40m · Episode 37

What this episode covers

Troy Nergaard, Head of Controls and Embedded Systems at Lightship, discusses the engineering behind the L1, an aerodynamic, battery-powered electric travel trailer designed to eliminate range anxiety for EV towing. He details the vehicle's telescoping canopy for drag reduction, its integrated solar and high-voltage power systems, and the software architecture that unifies disparate RV functions into a single interface. Nergaard also explains the decision to target the luxury market initially to manage manufacturing complexity and highlights the primary engineering challenge of balancing heavy battery and drivetrain mass with towing limits.

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Lightship, Tesla
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L1
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Toby Rees, Ben

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