Ivt International | Reliable batteries for the heavy-duty sector

New innovation and advancing technology means battery solutions are increasingly feasible for use in larger construction machines

Atech GmbH is a leading player in the development and equipment for electric industrial vehicles. With many years of experience in the field of electrified drives, it is well placed to observe current trends within the industry – in particular the evolution of electrification within the heavy-duty sector.

“If you look at projects that were not feasible five years ago, they are now possible thanks to innovations and developments in technology,” says Anton Eberharter, managing director of Atech GmbH. “The falling prices of components such as battery cells play a very important role here.”  According to Eberharter, the principal requirement in this sector is the ability to implement high performance, large battery capacity and fast charging times in a cost-effective, flexible and durable manner.

Back in 2019 Atech was seeking a battery specialist to partner with, who met this complex criteria. It found one in Flash Battery, a leader in the design and production of custom lithium batteries for the industrial sector. The synergy of the partnership between Atech GmbH and Flash Battery has since been providing manufacturers of German-speaking countries with complete electrification solutions.