Tual unveils powerbank to plug energy gap for fleets

Tual has launched a battery-buffer powerbank enabling fleets to plug the gaps in energy supply and relieve their reliance on grid infrastructure.

The Boost Charger aims to provide depots facing limited energy supply with a DC battery-buffer power to keep vehicles operating efficiently and to-schedule.

In-keeping with the flexibility of Tual’s vehicle-fitted powerbanks, it says that the Boost Charger majors on versatility and speed of deployment.

The technology is intended for deployment within 48 hours of transaction (subject to stock), with fleet operators able to utilise the solution within hours of installation.

Drawing and storing available grid-power all times of the day and night when most efficient, operators are able to deploy the power as required, delivering high-power charging up to 120kW.

Philip Clarke, CEO and founder of Tual: “For enterprise fleets looking to electrify, grid energy capacity often presents a significant barrier to a cost-effective transition; our analysis indicates that 80% of locations that fleets want to charge commercial vehicles have constrained or absent grid connections.

“Upgrading local grid capacity can be a hugely cost- and time-intensive process, which is something that fleets – and indeed the industry – simply cannot afford in the short- and long-term.

“Vehicle decarbonisation needs to make significant progress today, and smart technologies are needed to make that happen. That is what Tual’s Boost Charger solution represents.”

Tual recently launched its swappable batteries for electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs) to help address challenges facing commercial fleets looking to switch to zero emissions.

The PowerBank Pro-Charging offering comes in 120kWh and 180kWh versions and can add up to 120 miles of range, depending on application.

Battery swaps can be completed in less than five minutes and Tual said the system is compatible with existing eHGV platforms.