Canada Just Turned A Giant Diesel Truck Into A Silent, Electric Ice Explorer The world’s first electric ice explorer is ready to ferry passengers in Jasper National Park in complete silence. - Canada’s Pursuit has converted one of its old diesel ice explorers to electric. - The refurbished EV is powered by a huge, 528 kWh battery, which is big enough for about 30 trips up and down the Columbia Icefield. - The old cabin was kept, but the chassis and the driveline are completely new. Canada’s 10,000-year-old Columbia Icefield can now be explored in complete silence, thanks to the world’s first all-electric ice explorer. The huge, eight-wheeled truck was converted from diesel to electric by Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality with the help of Manitoba’s Noble Northern as part of a pilot program that kicked off for this year’s exploration season. Noble Northern took one of Pursuit’s old diesel Ice Explorers and ditched everything, except the top cab. A new chassis, that’s 30% lighter than before, was fitted under the 52-passenger body, along with an air suspension setup that allows for a smooth ride over the rocky and icy terrain. A massive, 528-kilowatt-hour battery was bolted onto the frame, which allows for around 30 to 35 trips up and down the mountain, according to Tye Noble, Noble Northern’s president. The battery has an integrated thermal management system to ensure optimal performance in the harshest conditions, and there’s regenerative braking, which reduces strain on the physical brakes and sends back power to the battery during descents. To top it all off, 12 roof-mounted solar panels can send electricity to the massive battery when it’s sunny outside. Gallery: Pursuit's Electric Ice Explorer “We rebuilt this vehicle from the chassis up to be as light and efficient as possible while meeting the demands