The Peak Evolution Team has indeed achieved a new world record for purely electrically powered vehicles, reaching an altitude of 6500 meters. On December 3, 2023, this height was attained at the extinct volcano Ojos del Salado in Chile using a specially equipped vehicle, an AEBI VT450 Vario with an electric continuously variable transmission.
We take pride in having contributed to this remarkable success. The propulsion system, consisting of an adapted VTP450 transmission with two electric motors, as well as the transmission and vehicle control, were customized in close collaboration to meet the specific requirements of the Terren vehicle. We are pleased and relieved that this propulsion system has proven itself excellently even under extreme operating conditions.
Congratulations on this exceptional achievement, and we wish you a safe return journey.
Best regards,
the staff of VDS Getriebe GmbH
Fotocredit:
1_CreditClaudioVonPlanta-Three founders at the record location – left David Koller, driver David Proschel, right Patrik Koller
2_CreditClaudioVonPlanta-At 6510m final record location – David Proschel behind the wheel, Patrik and David Koller in front
3_CreditClaudioVonPlanta_Peak Evolution team at base camp 4700m – from left von Planta, Plocinska, Balzarini, Proschel, D Koller, P Koller
4_CreditSidarioBalzarini-Dave Koller in the window on the way to next base camp
5_CreditAnnaPlocinska_Terren driving in the direction of Ojos del Salado