Dragonfly Energy unveiled its new Battle Born DualFlow Power Pack Sunday at the American Trucking Associations’ Technology and Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exposition in Nashville.
The lithium power system is designed to eliminate idle time and alleviate strain on starter batteries by providing dedicated power for hotel loads in long haul trucks. The DualFlow Power Pack installs inside the sleeper cab under the bunk without any modifications to existing systems.
The DualFlow Power Pack powers auxiliary loads while the truck is parked by removing cycles from the starter batteries and extending the lifespan while reducing unnecessary engine starts. Once the truck is back in motion, it recharges using Wakespeed Charge Control Technology, making use of available energy without additional fuel consumption and eliminating truck engine starts due to low voltage. Designed for trucking fleets and owner operators with sleepers, and is particularly well-suited for fleets that do not use auxiliary air conditioners.
Wade Seaburg, chief commercial officer for Dragonfly Energy, said he sees the DualFlow Power Pack as a form of hybrid electrification "that delivers real savings and efficiency that just makes good business sense. Full electrification... is a tough reality."
The DualFlow Power Pack include not only eliminates idling and extends battery life, it also allows for easy installation. It is engineered to be universally compatible with most sleeper cab models, the system can be mounted in any orientation – typically under the bunk inside the cab – to reduce vibration and shield it from road debris and wear.
