Ready for an electric Land Cruiser?

[Stepmurr]

TEMBO – Global Leaders in Electric Conversion of Fleets

Tembo electric light vehicles are the premier 100% electric solution for fleet owners in mining, agriculture, utilities, government, humanitarian and tourism.

www.tembo4x4-elv.com

The Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series & Toyota Hilux are legends and probably the most used light vehicles in mining, worldwide.

The heavy duty frame and powertrain have proven to survive in these rough environments and the basic design makes the Land Cruiser & Hilux the ideal base for special built conversions needed for the different trades inside the mines.
However, the standard Land Cruisers & Hilux with diesel engines cannot meet future emission standards.
Health, safety and clean air are a big part of the challenges faced in underground mining and for this it is obvious that the days are just about over for the diesel powered Land Cruiser & Hilux.

Converting the Land Cruiser & Hilux into battery powered 100% electric vehicles is a logical step to make.

We transform the Land Cruiser into the Tembo e-LV Electric Cruiser and the Hilux into the Tembo e-LV Electric HLX.

The Tembo e-LV's are available as complete vehicle or kit and are manufactured in The Netherlands and assembly is done by our local partners worldwide.

The Tembo e-LV's, electric light vehicles, are in operation in Australia, Sweden, Ireland, Canada, Russia & Germany.

 

[tls3601]

Not now, not ever. Toyota has SO lost its way here in the 4X4 market and yet USA is a big chunk of their profits. Other brands like Jeep and Ford listen to what their customers want. I own nothing but Toyota’s but same old stuff, got old a LONG time ago. When the Bronco comes out Toyota will hear the sucking sound of 4Runner sales dwindle rapidly. Unless the “new” 4Runner is quite a bit more capable than the Bronco and has removable top and doors it will just be more of the same

 

[Otter]

I'd take one tomorrow, if I could afford it. I see Teslas all over the place, every time I'm on the road. No reason a Land Cruiser couldn't operate on the same technology and be just as capable as it is now.

Just my opinion.

 

[TWILLY]

I've read of the 300 coming in hybrid and eventually all-electric platforms too.

I'm in too, subject to:

- 500-600 miles of range
- relatively fast charge times (half hour or less)
- not costing two billion dollars

Those range and charge specs are not far off (with Cybertruck, for example). Electric motors will be vastly more reliable and longer lived. Toyota's solid state battery tech, if it proves out, is expected to be revolutionary.

But I'm not holding my breath. I trust Toyota USA will crush any ideas I might like.

 

[LongDuck]

Solar powered roof panels that extend like the ISS in orbit? Beats dragging along Eagle fuel cans... and, you get shade, too.

 

[Stepmurr]

Solar powered roof panels that extend like the ISS in orbit? Beats dragging along Eagle fuel cans... and, you get shade, too.

You should suggest that to Tembo and get a free 70 series for the idea

 

[splitshot]

Progress needs to slow the hell down.
I'm cool with tinkering around with a carburetor till at least the kids take the keys away.

 

[pedwards]

I think the point here is that these are electric Conversions of 70 series cruisers, for underground mining applications.
Sounds super dope.

 

[Stepmurr]

I think the point here is that these are electric Conversions of 70 series cruisers, for underground mining applications.
Sounds super dope.

Not just for mining . . .

Mining Light Vehicle

Load Tray with Crane

Mobile Office

People transporter

Explosive transport vehicle

Workshop in The Netherlands

 

[Stepmurr]

Safari wagons too . . .

The Tembo e-LV Electric Cruiser is a Toyota Land Cruiser converted into a 100% electric vehicle.
The diesel engine and gearbox are replaced with an electric motor fitted with a newly designed Tembo 1:3 reduction gearbox. The rest of the vehicle is kept original.
The Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series is the most used light vehicles in tough conditions worldwide. The heavy-duty frame and powertrain have proven to survive in these rough environments and the basic design makes the Land Cruiser the ideal base for special build conversions like an game drive vehicle. However, the standard Land Cruisers with diesel engines cannot meet future emission standards.
The engine and gearbox have been replaced with the electric unit, which is powered by batteries mounted under the hood and where the fuel tank would normally be. The smoothness of the electric engine reduces strain on the vehicle, also enhancing the driving experience.
The Tembo e-LV conversion brings up-to-date comfort and zero emissions to the Game drive vehicles while retaining reliability.

 

[Otter]

Still no 70s in the US, electric or otherwise, unless they're 25 plus years old, right?

 

[pedwards]

Mobile office.
sign me up lol!

 

[TWILLY]

Still no 70s in the US, electric or otherwise, unless they're 25 plus years old, right?

Correct.

 

[cartercd]

The reliability, ease of maintenance, and torque-on-demand aspects of an all-electric drivetrain are quite compelling. The ability to siphon the vehicle electric capacity to run winches, refrigerators, etc. is an added bonus. The mileage range and charging speed are getting better every year. The switch to electric vehicles is undeniable. Although I miss rebuilding the Rochester Quadrajet carburetors of my youth, I think in the next 5 years there will be few advantages of the gas engine.

 

[splitshot]

A close friend of ours moved north to work for the Stillwater mine in Montana after BHP closed the San Manuel operations. He is retired now, but
kept telling me stories about the diesel powered Toyotas they used underground and how bullet proof they were. Found out they were 70 series
like these.
.

He also mentioned they had new crate engines on pallets in the warehouse that never got replaced because the old ones never wore out..

 

[DSRTRDR]

Progress needs to slow the hell down.
I'm cool with tinkering around with a carburetor till at least the kids take the keys away.

I need to do a carb rebuild as well

 

[Living in the Past]

A close friend of ours moved north to work for the Stillwater mine in Montana after BHP closed the San Manuel operations. He is retired now, but
kept telling me stories about the diesel powered Toyotas they used underground and how bullet proof they were. Found out they were 70 series
like these.
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He also mentioned they had new crate engines on pallets in the warehouse that never got replaced because the old ones never wore out..

Would be really interested in how many 70.series are being imported to the US. Besides the mines a bunch are being imported then torn down and converted to armored vehicles for use by the military and civilian contractors in other parts of the world. Bought a set of transmission and transfer boots for a current LHD 79 series from Cruiser parts in New Hampshire. They have complete bodies for sale. Seems the running gear and frame is all they keep. If I was younger would thing about doing a 79 series body on my FJ45. Prices were not that bad.

 

[splitshot]

I need to do a carb rebuild as well

Kurt has the kits.

 

[tls3601]

Would be really interested in how many 70.series are being imported to the US. Besides the mines a bunch are being imported then torn down and converted to armored vehicles for use by the military and civilian contractors in other parts of the world. Bought a set of transmission and transfer boots for a current LHD 79 series from Cruiser parts in New Hampshire. They have complete bodies for sale. Seems the running gear and frame is all they keep. If I was younger would thing about doing a 79 series body on my FJ45. Prices were not that bad.

I want a Troopy but my two 40’s Jeep me plenty busy. If I was going after one I would like a gas LHD model with an 80 series motor, think some like that can be found in Europe/France?

 

[DSRTRDR]

Kurt has the kits.

I got several kits on the shelf already