Tual launches portable power bank for electric vans

TUAL has announced the launch of its portable powerbank technology, which includes a swappable power bank for electric vans.

The flexible PowerBank Pro-Charging has been developed with some of Europe’s largest leading fleet operators.

Designed to help enterprise fleets overcome grid and vehicle constraints, the solution is claimed to be the only on-demand battery system that’s scalable across OEMs, with TUAL powerbanks fully compatible with vehicle manufacturers’ existing platforms. Installation is facilitated by integration kits offered with each solution.

For vans unable to home-charge or return to depot, Vehicle ReCharge powerbank technology provides overnight charging regardless of location – delivered by charge collected on the return journey. Once the driver returns to the depot, they are able to swap powerbanks in 90 seconds, ensuring minimal disruption to the vehicle’s schedule.

TUAL’s Range Extender solution enables vehicle deployment for long-range duty cycles, beyond their standard driving range. Taking a powerbank with them during daily operations, drivers can park up their van while the system charges the vehicle’s battery each time it’s parked.

For operators that require auxiliary power beyond what’s available from the van itself, the Portable Power solution delivers off-grid energy on demand – giving drivers the opportunity to run auxiliary equipment and charge other vehicles on-the-go.

Philip Clarke, CEO and Founder of TUAL: “Providing van-fleet drivers with guaranteed access to the energy they need, at the time and place of their choosing, plays a critical role in transforming vehicle suitability, driver satisfaction, and fleet profitability. That is what TUAL has been founded to achieve, and – together with some of Europe’s largest fleets – that is what our unique powerbank technology has been developed to facilitate.

“We are firmly on track on the journey from product development and prototyping to full-scale manufacturing, and the scope of the technology is hugely exciting for us – with the business looking in future to expand into haulage, agriculture, emergency-services, and defence fleets.

“Focusing our initial offering on the eLCV segment as a core component of enterprise fleets, we’re committed to delivering the tools they need to make a success of their transition to electric power.”