Portable Electric and VolvoCE unveil 48 Volt DC Fast-charging Mobile Battery System
In a landmark collaboration aimed at revolutionizing the construction industry’s approach to off-grid electric equipment charging, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) and Portable Electric are proud to introduce the PU130.
This ground-breaking mobile charging unit, designed, engineered, and built by Portable Electric, enables rapid recharging of electrified construction equipment, which significantly reduces downtime and increases job site productivity.
With Portable Electric’s proprietary 48-Volt Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) technology integrated, the PU130 offers unparalleled advantages for construction sites by providing the ability to rapidly recharge equipment over a lunch break, which enables users to service a full workday and beyond. In addition to recharging electrified construction equipment at a 20 kW charge rate, the PU130 can simultaneously provide 40 kW of job site power to support tools, lighting, office trailers, and more.
Moreover, the PU130 seamlessly hybridizes with other power generation systems for extended power, ensuring continuous operation with minimal environmental impact. As with all power and charging solutions from Portable Electric, the PU130 offers seamless connectivity with Neuron OS for remote monitoring.
With real-time data, analytics, and GPS tracking, users can remotely monitor the PU130’s performance, optimize charging schedules, and ensure maximum efficiency.
This connectivity feature further enhances job site productivity and allows for proactive maintenance, maximizing uptime.
Volvo PU130 Quick Specifications
- AC Output: 40 kW
- Low Voltage DC Fast Charging: 20 kW
- Storage Capacity: 130 kWh
- Neuron OS-enabled wireless monitoring platform for real-time data, analytics, and GPS
Ray Gallant, Vice President of Volvo Construction Equipment, expressed his enthusiasm for adding the PU130 to Volvo’s product offerings, stating: “The PU130 represents a significant milestone in our journey towards sustainable construction practices. By partnering with Portable Electric, we are delivering cutting-edge solutions that exceed our customers’ expectations.”
Keith Marett, CEO of Portable Electric, echoed Gallant’s sentiments, remarking: “We are incredibly proud to partner with Volvo Construction Equipment in bringing the PU130 to market. This first-of-its-kind unit is a testament to our team’s dedication in helping reduce the use of carbon-intensive fuels at construction sites worldwide.
“By removing a key barrier of adoption, electrified equipment users can now reduce their downtime and increase their productivity through our rapid recharging technology.”
