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Heavy-Duty Truck Chargers

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Trukbaar Electric Fast-Charger Can Charge Buses and Trucks

— September 25, 2014 — Autos
Spanish company Opbrid has developed a heavy-duty fast-charger system, an overhead high-power charging system that can be used to charge buses, trucks and other large commercial vehicles.

The system, engineered by Swiss firm Furrer + Frey, is designed to be mounted onto the roofs of heavy duty electric vehicles. It works pretty like much like systems used to charge electric trains, save for the fact that it can only be engaged when the vehicle comes to a complete halt at the charging station.

Once a vehicle is parked at a charging station, the charging arm of the station -- consisting of four contact bars -- lowers to make contacts with the charge unit fitted on the vehicle's roof. The arm can accommodate different vehicle heights.

This innovative fast-charging system can easily be integrated into existing streetscapes so as to not be visually obtrusive.
Trend Themes
1. Heavy-duty Fast Charging for Electric Vehicles - Opbrid's Trukbaar Electric Fast-Charger provides a new option for charging commercial electric vehicles, potentially disrupting the traditional fueling industry.
2. Overhead High-power Charging Systems - The use of overhead high-power charging systems to charge vehicles introduces new infrastructure requirements, opening opportunities for innovation in maintenance, installation, and logistics industries.
3. Integration of Fast-charging Systems Into Existing Infrastructure - Innovations in the integration of fast-charging systems into existing infrastructure would enable further adoption of electric transportation, creating opportunities for infrastructure and construction industries.
Industry Implications
1. Electric Vehicle Charging - The development of heavy-duty fast-charging systems for commercial electric vehicles opens up the market for new service providers offering electric charging solutions.
2. Maintenance and Installation Services - The use of overhead high-power charging systems presents opportunities for providers of maintenance and installation services to cater to the new infrastructure requirements of charging stations.
3. Infrastructure and Construction - The integration of fast-charging systems into existing infrastructure requires construction and renovation, creating opportunities for professionals in the infrastructure and construction industries.
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