Electrically operated vehicle and system for exchanging energy supply modules for the vehicle drive

DRIVE December 18, 2013
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The commercial vehicle (1) has module receiving structure with guide portions which are cooperated with power supply module in operating position. The supply module is inserted into receiving space (6) or feed channel of receiving structure. A relative translational movement of supply module is performed in inserting direction, and a relative rotatory movement is performed along orthogonal axes of inclination relative to receiving structure. The relative translational and rotational movements are reduced to minimal residual relative movement in operating position. Independent claims are included for the following: (1) a loading station; (2) a device for operating electrically powered commercial vehicle; (3) a module change apparatus; and (4) a method for operating electrically powered commercial vehicle.

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