Volvo Penta begins production of an e-drive line for the world’s first serial electric fire truck
Volvo Penta 5.0 has begun producing bespoke electric drive lines for Rosen Bauer’s leading fire truck, known as “Revolutionary Technology” (RT).
Volvo Penta electric drive line:
“We announced our Amoeb partnership with Rosen Bauer in 2019, and we’ve reached the record for the first product launch,” said Giorgio Paris, president of Volvo Penta Industrial. “This is a milestone in our electronic journey. We are seeing a growing demand for electric solutions in the market today and through collaboration and pilot projects, as it is our goal to meet this demand and future expectations.” Do
Taking on demonstrated innovation from Volvo trucks and Volvo transports, Volvo Penta and its client Rosen Bauer have presented the world’s first electric fire engine, with a totally new vehicle engineering. This task is a genuine illustration of Volvo Penta’s client based transformative methodology.
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RT pushes Volvo Penta’s electric drive lines to new heights. Unlike other Volvo Group EVs with two or sometimes three electric machines, the RT needs four to do its job. All four electric devices must run simultaneously for two propulsion to provide additional battery power for a range extender and an electric power take-off if firefighters, for example, rotate the foam pump. Want. Volvo Penta engineers developed a system that is completely cutting through the Volvo Group technology to achieve this.
Due to the required compact dimensions of the City Fire Truck, Volvo Penta built a new Active Cooling Unit (ACU). This component was developed in partial collaboration with Rosen Bauer. Because of the necessary minimal elements of the City Fire Truck, Volvo Penta constructed another Active Cooling Unit (ACU). This part was created in fractional cooperation with Rosen Bauer. The new ACU draws on a 600V framework — rather than the standard 24V — this additional force permits the Volvo Penta to cool batteries and the capacity to cool the Rosen Bauer vehicle.
Three Rosen Bauer test fire trucks — powered by Volvo Penta electric drive lines — have already successfully reached Berlin, Amsterdam, and Dubai. So far, staff has been amazed at the RT’s battery capacity and many other benefits of not having a large diesel engine — such as increased staff cabin space and more side panel storage.
The principal electric drive lines have now entered creation at Sweden’s Volvo Penta vara plant. Here the ACU is fabricated, and the framework is cut — stacked with programming and bundled together — to make the establishment as direct as workable for the client.
On the go, together, with our customers:
“With regards to growing new advances, for example, electro-versatility, we believe our clients to be our most prominent resource,” said Giorgio. “We have assembled solid working associations with our clients throughout the long term, which is the way to changing to more feasible and imaginative innovation arrangements. By working intently in a scope of various applications and fields, we foster arrangements. Can — in a bit by bit approach — make solid, secure and esteem added, electro-portability stages for our clients.
Legislation and changing customer ethics are shifting to more sustainable products. Volvo Penta has made strong climate promises to help its customers with this change. The switch from diesel-based technology to electricity is a critical factor in transforming the Volvo Penta, among other new technological advances.
Giorgio concludes, “The success of RT in real-world field tests and the start of production of the electric drive line are two milestones of the Volvo Penta’s electric journey.” A journey that will continue to be strengthened through solid cooperation. We will continue to drive efficiency and change — focusing on today’s technology while at the same time further developing high-speed zero-emission solutions.
