TUAL Launches PowerBank Pro for eHGVs, Extending Range

TUAL, an innovator in electric commercial vehicle charging, has announced its latest breakthrough: the PowerBank Pro-Charging solution designed specifically for electric Heavy Goods Vehicles (eHGVs).

As the world increasingly shifts toward electric transportation, TUAL aims to tackle one of the sector's most significant challenges: reliable and accessible megawatt charging infrastructure for eHGVs.

The critical gap in eHGV charging

While electrification has made strides in passenger and light commercial vehicles, eHGVs remain underserved due to a lack of public charging infrastructure.

Currently, fleet operators and logistics companies are constrained to base-charging their eHGVs, severely limiting operational range and flexibility. This is particularly problematic for vehicles weighing 16 to 44 tonnes, which require much more robust charging solutions to support extended routes.

TUAL's new PowerBank Pro-Charging solution addresses this gap with its 120kWh and 180kWh swappable power banks. These banks offer fleet operators the ability to extend their vehicles' range by up to 120 miles, depending on the application.

The advancement maximises vehicle uptime while ensuring route flexibility, making eHGVs a more viable option for long-distance logistics.

Challenges in the shift to electric heavy goods vehicles

The transportation industry is at a pivotal moment, with increasing regulatory pressures and sustainability goals pushing for a swift transition to zero-emission vehicles. However, the adoption of eHGVs has been slowed by the lack of adequate megawatt charging infrastructure.

The current public charging networks are too limited or underpowered to serve the needs of heavy-duty vehicles, leading to extended downtimes that affect both productivity and profitability.

TUAL's swappable power banks offer a game-changing solution by ensuring continuous operation for eHGVs. The power banks, developed in collaboration with some of Europe's largest fleet operators, are modular and scalable, easily integrating into existing eHGV platforms.

When using this technology, fleet operators can maintain operational continuity without depending on underdeveloped megawatt charging networks.

TUAL's vision for the future of eHGV

Philip Clarke, CEO and Founder of TUAL, highlights the importance of this innovative solution, saying: "The transition to electric heavy goods vehicles is essential for achieving our environmental targets, but the limited range is challenging.

"The impact of the routes they can operate on is that the current charging infrastructure is not scaled for heavy goods vehicles. By design, our swappable PowerBanks bridge this gap, providing a reliable and flexible solution that keeps eHGV fleets on the move."

One of the standout features of TUAL's PowerBank Pro-Charging solution is the speed at which the power banks can be swapped. Unlike traditional charging methods, which can take hours, TUAL's power banks can be replaced in under five minutes.

The process significantly reduces vehicle downtime, allowing fleets to stay on the road longer and enhancing operational efficiency.

Additionally, the power banks' modular nature allows them to scale according to fleet size and use case, making them adaptable for light commercial vehicles (eLCVs) and heavy-duty trucks. This flexibility is essential for operators looking to future-proof their fleets as electric vehicle and battery technologies evolve.

TUAL's swappable power reduces reliance on grid infrastructure. In many regions, the grid is insufficient to meet the energy demands of eHGVs and expanding the grid to accommodate these needs is a slow process.

TUAL's independent power bank system enables fleet operators to operate more efficiently without straining local power grids.

Empowering the transition to sustainable transport

With the PowerBank Pro-Charging solution, TUAL is setting a new standard for what's possible in the electrification of heavy-duty transport.

By directly addressing the infrastructure challenges that have hindered the adoption of eHGVs, TUAL is helping to make these vehicles more viable for long-haul routes and demanding applications.

As the logistics and transportation industries face mounting pressure to reduce their carbon footprints, TUAL's swappable power bank technology offers an immediate and practical solution, accelerating the transition to a greener, more sustainable future for heavy goods vehicles.

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