Danfoss Energy Options has introduced the manufacturing launch of its Editron ED3 onboard charger and electrical energy take-off (ePTO).
Initially designed for on-highway functions and presently in use in hundreds of Volvo electrical vehicles, the ED3 has now been standardized with communication protocols, software program, and documentation for off-highway functions.
The ED3 permits speedy in a single day and alternative charging for heavy-duty electrical equipment utilizing available AC chargers. Its three-in-one performance – AC charger, DC ePTO, and AC ePTO – reduces complexity and streamlines machine design and integration.
The Danfoss Editron ED3 can ship as much as 44 kilowatts of energy to a machine’s important high-voltage battery, the very best AC charging energy presently out there.
By delivering twice the ability of the market normal 22kW onboard charger, the ED3 halves charging time, minimising machine downtime. This energy degree can totally cost heavy-duty electrical automobiles in a single day utilizing AC chargers. It additionally minimises charging infrastructure prices by eliminating the necessity for DC chargers, which may price as much as 10 instances extra to acquire and set up than AC chargers.
The ED3’s high-power DC and AC electrical energy take-off simplifies machine design and integration. The gadget pulls energy straight from the primary high-voltage battery to supply as much as 44 kW of DC energy to auxiliaries, reminiscent of high-voltage compressors, pumps, and motor controllers.
The ED3 may also convert energy and ship as much as 43.6 kilovolt-amperes of single- or three-phase present to create an AC microgrid for plug-in capabilities within the discipline. The electrified PTO decouples auxiliary capabilities from the car’s driveline and frees area on the car chassis for batteries and different elements, easing set up. Electrical PTOs additionally minimise mechanical losses, leading to greater effectivity.
The flexibility of the Editron ED3 gives OEMs with flexibility in designing car system architectures. In a position for use in quite a lot of functions, the gadget permits standardization of elements throughout machine platforms. As a compact three-in-one unit, the ED3 reduces the variety of high-voltage elements and cables wanted, minimizing complexity whereas offering area, weight, and price financial savings.
“Market normal 22 kW chargers aren’t highly effective sufficient for heavy-duty machines, notably when these machines lack entry to DC charging. For electrification to make sense, these automobiles want greater energy chargers and ePTO,” says Eric Azeroual, vp, gross sales growth and portfolio, Editron division, Danfoss Energy Options. “Our Editron ED3 onboard charger is a recreation changer for heavy-duty equipment. It’s unmatched by way of its energy density, compact design, and efficiency. With the thrill and immense curiosity we now have seen on this product, we consider ED3 has the ability to guide the cost of professional quality car electrification.”
The Editron ED3 onboard charger and ePTO is right for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and off-highway equipment, reminiscent of excavators, massive tonnage tractors, wheel loaders, and extra. It’s also best for equipment utilized in areas the place high-voltage DC charging is unusual or not sensible. The ED3 helps a variety of worldwide grid voltages, enabling broad deployment.
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