Polar Power, a US-based manufacturer of DC generators and battery charging systems for sectors including telecom, military and microgrids, is collaborating with ZQuip, a part of Moog, to develop and supply DC hybrid power systems tailored for construction equipment.
Over the past year, Polar Power and ZQuip have jointly designed a compact diesel-fueled charging system aimed at electric construction vehicles.
This modular DC charger serves as a range extender when installed on mobile off-highway equipment. It can also be used in stationary equipment for charging electric vehicles and ZQUIP battery modules, or integrated as part of a hybrid AC generator.
The on-board DC charging modules eliminate the need for extensive site charging infrastructure. The modules can be quickly detached for off-line servicing, maximizing equipment uptime.
“Our modular charging systems greatly extend equipment runtime on battery power, cutting down maintenance and fuel expenses. Leveraging common battery packs across different machines allows fleet operators to customize capacity, enhancing cost efficiency,” said Arthur D. Sams, CEO of Polar Power.
“Some might ask why a business focused on transitioning off-highway equipment to cleaner energy sources is introducing a diesel-fueled module,” said Chris LaFleur, Managing Director of ZQuip. “Our customers recognize that site logistics and economics do not always support full zero-emissions operations, but they are still determined to reduce noise and emissions as much as possible. ZQuip’s technology is built to be flexible, enabling their machines to be quickly converted—from a full battery-electric machine to a diesel-electric hybrid—in just minutes.”
Source: Polar Power
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