New Products

October 1, 2024

Portable Powerbank for eLCVs

TUAL (Glasgow, UK) has launched its portable powerbank technology – a game changer for electric vans. TUAL’s newly launched, state-of-the-art PowerBank Pro-Charging solutions are set to transform enterprise fleet-vehicle charging and productivity. Focusing on the electric light commercial vehicle (eLCV) segment, the unique technology enables fleet operators and vehicle OEMs to meet the urgent challenges presented by commercial-vehicle charging fleet-operator needs are currently not served by eLCV offerings on the market, with driving-range and vehicle-charging challenges creating a significant cost-burden on businesses. Lost productivity from charging downtime can cost fleets up to £150,000 per driver or vehicle over a five-year period. Developed from the ground-up for maximum flexibility, TUAL’s modular powerbank solutions cover a range of critical use-cases for enterprise fleets – helping them take control of charging, overcome grid and vehicle constraints, and remove reliance on public charging infrastructure.

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Standardized Battery System

Webasto (Fenton, MI) is increasing the energy content of its traction batteries from 35 to 40 kilowatt hours (kWh). The standardized product design of the new Standard Battery Pro 40 gives existing and new customers planning security for the coming years and facilitates multi-year electrification projects. Up to 18 Pro 40 batteries with a total energy content of up to 720 kWh provide sufficient power to drive electric commercial vehicles in the voltage range of 400V or 800V. Like its predecessor, the Standard Battery Pro 40 is protected by a robust aluminum housing. In a space measuring 37.8 x 27.1 x 11.9 inches (960 x 687 x 302 millimeters), it meets the highest requirements in terms of safety, availability and stability. The standardized battery system weighs 654.8 lbs, can be integrated vertically or horizontally into vehicles and offers system integrators and vehicle manufacturers maximum freedom during installation. During operation, a series of sensors continuously monitor the temperature of the battery so that the protective mechanisms, including various fuses, take immediate effect in the event of a malfunction. The high-voltage battery is protected against the ingress of dust and water in accordance with IP67.

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Dielectric Cell Wrapping Films

Avery Dennison (Painesville, OH) has introduced new pressure-sensitive adhesive tape solutions for electric vehicle (EV) battery cell wrapping applications. Dielectric cell wrapping films are emerging as an electrical insulation solution for the arcing challenges within EV battery packs. The high voltages dispersed by cells can move to other components in the pack, resulting in shortened battery life and safety issues. In addition to providing electrical insulation, cell wrapping films offer corrosion resistance, a reliable bonding surface and desired aesthetics. And due to their thinness, consistency and durability, these films are frequently preferred to spray coatings. To help engineers solve for arcing, Avery Dennison offers a range of cell wrapping film products including double-layer PET facestock options for dielectric protection redundancy; single-layer PET facestock options for lower cost; blue, yellow and gray color options for various aesthetic requirements; and acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive that meets cell producer performance expectations by passing peel, shear and long-term aging requirements.

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In-line Mass Profilometer

To address the needs of the rapidly growing battery market, Thermo Fisher Scientific (Waltham, MA) has introduced the Thermo Scientific™ LInspector™ Edge In-line Mass Profilometer, which delivers full-width electrode mass loading measurement and provides battery manufacturers with the data needed to make better, safer batteries, more efficiently. The LInspector Edge analyzer introduces the next generation of metrology capabilities through a new analytical technique, in-line mass profilometry, measuring complete edge-to-edge coating profiles in milliseconds with unprecedented resolution and precision. Traditional in-line coating weight measurement gauges use a single spot sensor traversing across the electrode sheet to assess coating quality, but several meters of electrode are produced in the time it takes to complete a single profile scan and much of the electrode goes unmeasured. In contrast, the LInspector Edge In-line Mass Profilometer measures the entire electrode in real-time, at full production speed offering more complete insights for battery manufacturers.

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