Dragonfly Enhances Battery Visibility
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A leading provider of lithium-ion batteries and power systems unveiled new visibility-enhancement technology at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference and Exhibition.
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. on Oct. 13 introduced its IntelLigence technology specific for the heavy duty trucking sector. The patent-pending smart-battery technology is designed to provide fleets as well as commercial vehicle operators with real-time monitoring and app-based connectivity. According to the Nevada-based firm, the technology is ideal for fully monitoring battery life, setting custom alerts and accessing historical usage data.
The company indicated the technology compliments its award-winning Battle Born All-Electric auxiliary power unit, or APU. “The integration of our patented Dragonfly IntelLigence technology marks a significant advancement for our APU solution,” Wade Seaburg, Dragonfly Energy’s chief revenue officer, said in a statement accompanying the announcement on Oct. 13.
The Battle Born All-Electric APU is designed to run hotel loads in sleeper cabs to minimize engine idling. It also is capable of providing power to liftgates. The technology’s public availability to owner/operators is expected by the end of the year.
“This upgrade,” Seaburg added, “gives drivers comprehensive visibility over their battery system so they can rest easy knowing the battery won’t drain nor the truck restart while they are trying to sleep. By prioritizing driver experience and efficiency, we’re helping fleets reduce costs and improve sustainability.”
In August, the company announced a partnership with Tennessee-based Highway Transport to commence the integration of the Battle Born All-Electric APU into their fleet. Highway Transport specializes in liquid chemical transportation.
“At Highway Transport, sustainability and driver well-being are paramount. Dragonfly Energy’s solution allows us to make significant strides on both fronts,” Marshall Franklin, CEO and chief financial officer for Highway Transport, said in a statement Dragonfly Energy provided. “The added benefit of fuel cost savings further strengthens the value proposition of this partnership.”
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