Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., maker of Battle Born Batteries, brings its leading energy storage solutions to the heavy-duty industry with the introduction of the new Battle Born All-Electric APU (auxiliary power unit). Dragonfly Energy’s advanced lithium-ion battery system provides ample wattage to run auxiliary power on trucks, even when the trucks aren’t running.
This transition to lithium-based APU systems presents a significant opportunity for the work truck industry to potentially save billions of dollars on fuel costs and reduce harmful emissions during idle periods.
“As the industry faces stricter regulations, we believe an all-electric APU is a crucial first step in reducing fuel consumption and emissions,” says Wade Seaburg, chief revenue officer of Dragonfly Energy. “We are entering this growing market and have secured pilot programs with fleets that represent roughly 15% of the North American heavy-duty truck market. We believe this is a significant opportunity for Dragonfly Energy to diversify and grow its revenue while providing a compelling return on investment to fleet operators.”
Dragonfly Energy is leveraging its experience, having deployed hundreds of thousands of systems in adjacent markets, to produce APU systems that are ideal for heavy-duty trucks. The Battle Born All-Electric APU allows HVAC, appliances, and other electronics to operate while the truck is off, with zero harmful emissions and no loud engine idling. The unit also recharges while the truck is being driven.
“Over the years, there have been many attempts to eliminate unnecessary engine idling by harnessing electric APUS,” says John Larkin, transportation industry veteran and analyst. “Recently, lithium-ion batteries are proving to dramatically improve upon the mixed results generated by previous attempts. The ability to address these problems today, rather than waiting for battery electric vehicles, can lead to immediate major operational savings for fleet operators.”
For more information, visit www.DragonflyEnergy.com.
