Hybrid Electric Vehicle System can work on any stock chassis.
Press Release Summary:
Suited for utility truck operators, Terex's plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) system can operate aerial lift without running engine to save fuel, reduce emissions, and eliminate noise in residential areas. Standard 110 V, 25 A outlet recharges system's Absorbent Glass Mat battery in 8 hr, allowing use of standard off-peak grid power.
Original Press Release:
New Terex PHEV System Is a Simpler Way for Utility Companies to Go Green
WATERTOWN, SOUTH DAKOTA
Terex believes when it comes to green technology: the simplest solution is the best one. That's why the company announced the development of a new plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) system at the Electric Utilities Fleet Managers Conference, Williamsburg, VA.
Terex and a major utility fleet are currently working together to optimize a new, easy-to-implement PHEV system for the utility industry. Simply put, this system will make it easier for all utility truck operators to "go green."
Like other hybrid systems on the market, Terex's new PHEV vehicle provides the ability to operate the aerial lift without running the engine to save fuel, reduce emissions, and eliminate noise in residential areas. But it offers many more unique advantages that are new to hybrids:
Self-contained simplicity
Terex's hybrid system is self-contained and capable of working on virtually any stock chassis. Even old, faithful trucks that refuse to die can utilize this hybrid technology and drastically reduce fuel consumption. Because it doesn't interface with the transmission, it won't increase the engine load, reducing wear and tear and enabling fleet owners to use smaller, more fuel-efficient engines.
110V flexibility
Recharging the Terex system after hours is the easiest in the industry. All it takes is a standard 110V, 25-amp outlet. This safe, simple and convenient solution recharges the system's Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) battery in eight hours - making it easy to use standard off-peak grid power.
Ease of implementation
The simplicity of the Terex PHEV system makes it far easier for utility trucks to utilize environmentally friendly hybrid technology. The entire system functions independently-so the mechanical integrity of the truck remains intact. Standard, "off the shelf" components like the PTO and pump are time-tested, reliable and safe to provide operators with peace of mind. The separate motor generator, from a very well-known hydraulic components company that also builds alternative hydraulic drive systems, adds to the simplicity and reduces the cost of the system. Altogether, the system is expected to add between 1,500 and 2,000 pounds of weight to the aerial device.
"Many hybrid vehicle technologies provide launch assist and interface with a transmission or chassis. These existing technologies add complexity that is better suited for public transportation or waste collection," said George Ellis, Vice President and General Manager of Terex Utilities. "Terex Utilities designed this new plug-in technology from the bottom up, specifically for the utility vocation and its needs. We're excited to deliver the first testing unit to a major utility fleet for further enhancements."
Job-proven by a major utility fleet
This utility fleet is one of the largest combination natural gas and electric utilities in the United States and plays a critical role in the development of this system. This year, the first testing unit, an International 7300 with a Terex TL50 material handling aerial device and Terex utility body, will enter the fleet. The utility fleet will provide test data to Terex Utilities for the creation of two production models. These trucks will be delivered later in 2008. This system is the first plug-in hybrid aerial device that is being optimized by a major utility company before being brought to market.
About Terex
Terex Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer with 2006 net sales of approximately $7.6 billion. Terex operates in five business segments: Terex Aerial Work Platforms, Terex Construction, Terex Cranes, Terex Materials Processing & Mining, and Terex Roadbuilding, Utility Products and Other. Terex manufactures a broad range of equipment for use in various industries, including the construction, infrastructure, quarrying, mining, shipping, transportation, refining, and utility industries. Terex offers a complete line of financial products and services to assist in the acquisition of Terex equipment through Terex Financial Services.
More information on Terex can be found at www.terex.com.
