Stellantis' EV Winch Patent Enhances Electric Jeep Recovery

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A compact winch system draws power from electric Jeep motors, as revealed in Stellantis's latest patent documentation.

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Differential systems eliminate separate winch motors by channeling power straight from the vehicle's core drivetrain.

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Planetary gear sets enable seamless power transfer between wheel movement and winch operations for off-road recovery.

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Recon EV leads the upcoming electric Jeep lineup where this space-saving winch technology will first appear.

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External power systems bow out as high-voltage EV batteries take charge of winching operations through direct integration.

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Front and rear mounting flexibility has been engineered into the patent design for maximum recovery versatility.

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Unibody electric SUVs benefit from balanced weight distribution through this internal winch placement.

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Recovery equipment nestles within the vehicle frame while maintaining full pulling power capabilities.

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Complete engineering overhaul powers this electric-specific recovery system rather than traditional conversions.

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Off-road capabilities remain rock-solid through specialized electric engineering methods. Keywords: Off-road vehicle, rugged terrain, electric SUV, vehicle testing, performance demonstration

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