Xerotech Develops Battery Systems for Off-Highway Market

Use of a common platform allows Xerotech to scale battery systems to an OEM’s specific design requirements.

January 19, 2021

In this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update, we speak with Barry Flannery, CEO and founder of Xerotech, about the company’s battery system development. Flannery says Xerotech is focusing exclusively on the off-highway market to aid OEMs who are looking to electrify or hybridize their equipment. By using a common platform which can be scaled to various machine types, economies of scale can be achieved to lower costs for equipment manufacturers.

Tenneco is evaluating the potential for synthetic fuels to help reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

OEM Industry News Briefs: Tenneco Researching Synthetic Fuels to Reduce Engine Emissions

Tenneco is researching use of synthetic fuels to improve performance and emissions reduction of engines, Kenworth partners with engineering students to optimize truck designs, Cummins announces new hydrogen partnerships, and more news you may have missed.

Anglo American is partnering with ENGIE to convert a mine haul truck to operate on hydrogen.

Hydrogen is Here for the Long Haul

Continued development of hydrogen and fuel cell technology will aid decarbonization of heavy vehicles and equipment.

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Choosing an Electric Compressor

In this webinar you’ll learn flexibility in design, voltage capacities, battery cooling, & how to extend an electric compressors life. Webinar Date: August 23rd, 2021 @1pm CDT

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Delta-Q XV3300 Battery Charger

The XV3300 combines a high-performance 3.3 kW charger, 500W DC-DC converter, and EV charging station interface into a single compact package.

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New Charged by Delta-Q Program Aids Electric Vehicle Development

The program helps OEM customers ensure they are sourcing compatible battery and battery charging systems for their electric vehicle designs.

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Solectrac Electric Tractor Provides Emissions-Free Option for Agricultural Applications

The added weight of batteries and efficiency of electric motors make farm tractors an ideal electric vehicle application.

A Delta-Q battery charger.

Delta-Q Technologies Launches Battery Compatibility Program

The program allows battery partners to combine marketing efforts with Delta-Q and offers global OEMs access to a curated network of existing and compatible battery and charging solutions.

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tmax Pressure Compensation and Pressure Overload Valve for Lithium-Ion Battery Housings

tmax's patented pressure compensation and pressure overload valve prevents the spread of fire inside battery housings.

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Xerotech Partnering with Agder to Electrify Mining and Construction Equipment

Xerotech will work together with Adgergruppen to integrate its modular battery technology into over 200 pieces of equipment.

Northvolt will supply its Voltpack Core lithium-ion battery systems for use in Pon Equipment's Z-line electric excavators.

Northvolt Supplying Battery Systems for Pon Equipment Electric Excavators

Northvolt will provide Pon with its Voltpack Core lithium-ion battery systems which will be integrated into 12- and 25-tonne electric variants of the Z-line excavator.

Freudenberg's new Isolation and Containment Chamber allows the company to safely conduct exposure testing on materials that come in contact with aggressive lithium electrolytic solutions.

Freudenberg Expands Material Testing for Batteries

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies now offers performance and compatibility evaluations of the rubber, elastomers and thermoplastics used in lithium-ion batteries.

The battery-electric mine truck will undergo testing at a Fortescue mine in Western Australia.

Fortescue Partnering with Engineering Firm to Develop Battery-Electric Mine Trucks

Mining company Fortescue is collaborating with Williams Advanced Engineering on the development of a battery-electric powertrain and a fast charger for use in mining equipment.

Proterra batteries will give the Volta Zero a range of 200 km on a single charge.

Proterra Batteries Selected to Power Volta Zero Electric Truck

Proterra batteries will give Volta Trucks' electric delivery truck a real-world range of 200 km on a single charge.

Volvo's first electric compact equipment, the ECR25 and L25.

Volvo Group Creates Business Area to Accelerate Electrification, Extend Battery Life Cycle

Newly created Volvo Energy business area will strengthen the company’s battery and charging infrastructure offerings, as well as provide solutions to give used batteries a second life.

Concept image of the Komatsu electric excavator to be powered by Proterra batteries.

Proterra Collaborating with Komatsu on Electric Excavator

Proterra will provide its battery technology for use in a proof-of-concept battery-electric hydraulic excavator Komatsu plans to bring to market by 2023.

Choosing an Electric Compressor

Choosing an Electric Compressor

In this webinar you’ll learn flexibility in design, voltage capacities, battery cooling, & how to extend an electric compressors life. Webinar Date: August 23rd, 2021 @1pm CDT

Solaris is researching ways to reuse batteries from its electric buses, such as for stationary energy storage.

Companies Research Potential for Battery Recycling

New Flyer and Solaris are the latest OEMs to research ways to recycle or reuse electric vehicle batteries.

Graphene hybrids made from metal organic frameworks (MOF) and graphenic acid make an excellent positive electrode for supercapacitors, which thus achieve an energy density similar to that of nickel-metal hydride batteries.

Researchers Develop Graphene Hybrid Material for More Efficient Supercapacitors

The new energy storage device can attain an energy density of up to 73 Wh/kg, roughly equivalent to the energy density of a nickel metal hydride battery.

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Delta-Q Says New Battery Technology is Advancing Charging Solutions

Development of new battery systems is helping bring about new charging technology to ensure machine productivity.

Kubota's Micro-Hybrid system pairs a battery and electronics with a downsized engine.

Forsee Power Supplying Battery Systems for Kubota Micro-Hybrid Engines

The battery chemistry provides a long lifespan and high-power characteristics which suit hybrid applications.

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Battery Recycling Prize Announces Phase II Prize Winners

The phased prize competition is designed to help find innovative solutions to collecting, storing, and transporting discarded lithium-ion batteries for eventual recycling.

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Mercedes-Benz to Only Source Battery Cells with Cobalt and Lithium

Sourcing of cobalt and lithium exclusively from certified mines makes Mercedes-Benz AG the first cross-industry mining standard.

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Webasto Expands Battery Technology Design Capabilities

Webasto has expanded the team dedicated to its battery development efforts, which adds more engineering capabilities to better serve electric vehicle manufacturers.

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Freightliner Electric Trucks Surpass 500,000 Miles in Real-World Use

The Freightliner Electric Innovation Fleet includes 30 battery-electric trucks in operation by NFI and Penske Truck Leasing and its customers.

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Hexagon Purus Providing Battery Packs, Powertrain Integration for Hino Trucks

Hexagon Purus will provide the battery packs and powertrain integration as part of Hino's Project Z zero-emissions vehicle initiative.

Brett Pope, Director of Electric Vehicles, Volvo Trucks North America will be one of the speakers at the event. Pictured is the battery package of the Volvo VNR Electric which will be discussed during his presentation.

Battery Show & EV Tech Digital Days Announce Initial Speaker Lineup

Organizers have announced some of speakers for this year's virtual event which will highlight the latest in battery and electric vehicle technology.

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Epiroc Battery-Electric Mining Equipment Completes Field Trial Near Arctic Circle

A Boomer E2 Battery, Scooptram ST14 Battery and Minetruck MT42 Battery have completed field testing in Europe's largest gold mine located in Northern Finland.