The content of the article:
- Batteries for cars with gasoline and diesel engines
- Batteries for cars with electric motors
Private electric cars, although they have not yet received widespread distribution, have ceased to be exotic, and the appearance on the market of a new model from this class is more a confirmation of a trend than a sensation. Mass electrification of trucks is just around the corner, and with it new requirements for batteries. The review reviewed batteries for commercial vehicles, which may become significant in 2020.
Batteries for cars with gasoline and diesel engines
1. SZNAJDER Truck Freeway
The battery is from the Polish brand SZNAJDER - one of the largest battery manufacturers in Europe. The battery is made with additional Heavy Duty shock protection. Thanks to the use of new thicker plates, Truck Freeway is highly resistant to cyclic discharges and reduced water consumption. It is great for starting powerful engines, withstands multiple shocks, and works on rough roads.
These batteries will satisfy the demands of the latest generation of commercial vehicles, with a lot of electronics on board, even when traveling in difficult conditions. Therefore, Truck Freeway starter batteries can be installed in trucks with additional equipment such as a TV, refrigerator, oven, etc.
Battery Features:
- capacity: 120 Ah;
- starting current: 950 A;
- weight: 25.7 kg;
- very high vibration resistance;
- long service life even under extreme operating conditions.
2. Varta 6CT-180
Battery recommended for trucks with a large number of vehicles and high energy consumption. The Super Heavy Duty technology used in the battery brought with it a redesigned Power Frame grate and an AGM envelope separator. This made it possible to triple the resistance of the battery to "charge - discharge" cycles and 10 times - to vibrations, in comparison with ordinary counterparts.
In addition, Varta 6CT demonstrates good performance even when starting the engine in rather cold weather.
Battery Features:
- voltage: 12V;
- capacity: 180 Ah;
- starting current: 1000 A.
3. NORD STAR ECONOMY
An excellent budget option for trucks that are not too burdened with additional equipment. Produced by the Turkish brand Yigit Aku, these batteries are recommended to be installed in trucks, buses, agricultural machinery and other vehicles, if these are not characterized by high energy consumption.
The battery has a low self-discharge, and its cover prevents electrolyte overflow in the event of a tilt. Plus, convenient handles on the sides of the battery make it easy to transport.
Battery Features:
- voltage: 12V;
- capacity: 140 Ah;
- starting current: 950 A;
- weight: 32.7 kg.
4. FULMEN Power PRO
The impressive starting power of the FULMEN Power PRO is achieved through a large number of plates and active material. The battery equipped with HDX technology is resistant to low temperatures and is perfect for trucks or buses with powerful engines.
Its construction is robust and reliable thanks to the hot melt fixing plate complex, which makes the Power PRO perfectly applicable on uneven roads.
Battery Features:
- voltage: 12V;
- capacity: 145 Ah;
- starting current: 900 A;
- weight: 35.8 kg.
5. FIAMM ENERGY CUBE
This is a traditional low maintenance Power Cube RST series battery targeted at trucks. "Low maintenance" means that the battery does not need to be added water, but plugs allow you to do this if necessary.
The battery has gas recombination chambers, plugs with special OR sealing rings to prevent leaks, and a complex of centralized gas discharge through a double channel. The innovative plate-fixing system inside the cell provides improved vibration resistance and meets the most stringent standards in the automotive industry.
Battery Features:
- voltage: 12V;
- capacity: 100 Ah;
- starting current: 720 A.
Batteries for cars with electric motors
1. Mercedes-Benz eVito
In the course of the electrification of its own line of models, the German concern has designed an all-electric van eVito. This minibus, intended for commercial use, must compete with its ICE counterparts, and perhaps surpass them in some way.
The electrification feature of the eVito is a 41.4 kWh battery located under the van. Even in not very favorable weather conditions with low temperatures, such a battery charge will allow a loaded car to drive 100 km.
Its maximum speed, depending on the selected travel mode, is 80 or 120 km / h. With these characteristics, a mid-size minibus is perfect for operation in urban environments by food supply companies, courier services or as a taxi.
Battery Features:
- guaranteed cruising range: 150 km;
- charging time: 6 hours.
2.eBus BYD
The 12-meter eBus is BYD's most popular product, powered by innovative motors powered by a high-capacity 348 kWh iron phosphate battery.
The bus lacks a gearbox, propeller shaft and differential components, but implements the industry-leading BYD Battery Management System (BTMS) with excellent heat transfer properties.
BTMS successfully lowers the battery level as needed, extending the battery life and the working range of the bus. EBus charging, depending on customer requests, can be done with AC or DC. For this, equipment is used that is easy to install, use and maintain.
Battery Features:
- power reserve on a single charge: more than 250 km;
- charging time through a 60 kW device: 5 hours.
3. Tesla Semi
In 2020, the start of mass production of the Tesla Semi is expected - the world's fastest electric truck, and not only in its class, but also in comparison with diesel counterparts. It's no joke to say: this car has four independent electric motors on the rear axles, creating insane torque and acceleration to 100 km / h even with a full load in 20 seconds, and without a load - 5 at all!
The manufacturer intends to supply the electric truck with two different batteries, the capacity of which is kept secret. But experts believe that this figure for the most energy-intensive battery will be about 1 MWh. The energy consumption of a car is 2 kWh per 1.6 km.
Battery Features:
- guaranteed cruising range: 800 km;
- charging for a distance of 640 km: 30 min.
4. Cat 323F
A prime example of a commercial vehicle transition to electric power: Caterpillar teamed up with Pon Equipment to unveil the first 26 tonne Cat 323F electric full-size excavator with a 300 kWh battery.
The car's drivetrain includes a nearly silent 122 kW electric motor. Unless the hydraulic pumps unmask the operation of the machine, which consumes 40-60 kWh of energy per hour.
Battery Features:
- weight: 3.4 tons;
- provided working time: 5-7 hours;
- charging via a 43 kW industrial socket: at least 1 hour for an hour of operation.
5.eDumper
Well, the title of the largest electric vehicle in the world was earned by the eDumper dump truck, designed on the basis of the Komatsu HB 605-7 mining truck. The electric giant is powered by a single 789 hp synchronous electric motor. from. and is powered by a 700 kWh battery.
Moreover, eDumper claims to be the only electric car that generates more energy than it consumes. In particular, a 45-tonne dump truck drives into the 13-degree rise of the hill of the Swiss cement plant Ciments Vigier SA and takes 65 tonnes of ore from there. The giant's regenerative braking system then collects enough energy when descending at more than double the weight downhill to fully recharge the battery and re-ascend. And there are about 20 such trips per day for an electric car.
The truck's creator, Kuhn Schweitz, believes that most of the truck's flights are driven by regenerative braking, and states that the eDumper can generate up to 200 kWh of energy daily.
Battery Features:
- weight: 5 tons;
- type: lithium.
Conclusion
Batteries for commercial vehicles, in comparison with analogs for passenger cars, have large dimensions, capacity, starting current strength, as well as increased resistance to vibration and temperature extremes. After all, in order to start a truck engine, you need a decent capacity battery. And normal current is required not only when starting the engine, but also to provide energy to the electronic filling of the machine.
Since trucks often have to work with heavy loads, the battery for this class of vehicles must withstand strong vibrations and low temperatures.
Finally, batteries for commercial vehicles are more expensive than for private ones. Before buying a battery, you should find out what its parameters (capacity, polarity, dimensions) are recommended for the existing car model. It will be useful to take into account the complete set of the battery and the climatic conditions in which it is to be used.
