Everything you need to know

We typically discuss the effective operating time, which is the period when work is performed in the form of movement. The length of the effective operating time is determined by the intensity of the work, measured in terms of hydraulic pressure and flow rate over time. A crane operator’s workday typically involves around three to four hours of effective operating time, depending on the task, which can be managed with two battery modules. For a refuse collection vehicle to compress waste throughout the day, one battery module is typically sufficient. Consult with your conversion specialist for your specific needs.

You should expect 6 to 8 hours of charging time to charge a battery pack from 0% to 100%. However, the battery is rarely completely discharged, which means the actual charging time is usually shorter.

The motor and control module includes 1 to 2 charging units. If fast charging is desired, an external charging cabinet is included. This can be installed at the truck’s depot, or on the truck’s chassis if there’s enough space. The power capacity of the fast charger is determined in consultation with the customer. The maximum fast charge time from 0 to 100% is 1 hour.

We do not recommend charging through generator operation. When using a generator, energy must pass through multiple components, each with their own energy losses. This, in turn, can increase overall fuel consumption more than what is saved from Power Take-Off (PTO) operation. However, if the truck’s braking energy can be utilized, with approval from the truck manufacturer, that is something we support.

It’s also worth noting that with regular charging, you can utilize electricity from clean sources like solar, wind, and hydro instead of the truck’s fuel.

Yes, the system can be charged during use with the charging cable connected.
The charging current is usually sufficient to keep the battery fully charged during operation, thanks to the natural breaks in the operating cycle. The truck’s charger for the starter battery is also connected to the 3-phase connector for Blue Pac, so they are charged simultaneously.

Our system is a completely separate system that can operate independently from the conventional engine. If necessary, the truck-mounted machinery can run on its diesel/gas powered PTO without impacting the Blue Pac.

The system is built to withstand all types of climates and weather conditions, ranging from temperatures of -20 C° to +45 C°.

The robust modules are designed to withstand harsh Nordic climate of rain, snow and salt, as well as hot summer days. The modules are sealed to protect the electronics from water damage, and thanks to automatic heating during winter, the Blue Pac can be used all year round with minimal maintenance from the operator.

The electric motor has a power output of 32 kW and a maximum capacity of 45 kW. The maximum working torque in terms of hydraulic pressure and flow is 340 Bar and 80 L/min for brief periods.

We use Lithium-ion batteries of the type Lithium Iron Phosphate, commonly referred to as LiFePO4. The advantages of LiFePO4 are that it is a proven and safe chemistry. The battery is monitored by an advanced protection system to optimize its lifespan and protect the system from misuse. The system has an expected lifespan of 5 to 10 years, depending on usage.

The system is modular with different options to choose from. The motor module contains control electronics and a motor with two standard options of motor sizes.
The battery module is 23.5kWh 96V 230Ah. You can also choose to use multiple battery modules, which gives you an additional 23.5kWh per battery, i.e.. 47kWh, 70kWh, etc.

We have designed the modules to fit all types of chassis frames and the external dimensions cannot be modified.

The entire system is designed to be user-friendly and easy to install.
All cabling comes with ready-made connectors, making it a plug- and-play system.
The modules come with mounts that perfectly fit the truck frame for fast installation. 
The whole process should not take more than a day.