Loader maker Avant Tecno’s subsidiary Avant Power began battery manufacture for its electric units in 2024.
They have produced over 500 battery packs that enable a full day of work with a single charge for the e-series loaders.
The batteries signalled a new era for electric loaders in terms of capacity, longer operating time and lifecycle, safety, sustainability and affordability. Now, the OptiTemp concept goes further with Avant Power’s first mobile and compact energy storage solution: the OptiTemp Cube product line.
Mobile power for any application
The OptiTemp Cube 50 answers a growing demand for portable energy storage solutions in the loader and work machine market, providing the 27 kWh OptiTemp battery with two full charges and four charges for the 13.5 kWh battery.
“As our battery production increases and more e-series loaders are being adopted, we have discovered that the OptiTemp technology works equally well within portable energy solutions,” says Avant Power COO Mikko Piepponen.
“Our loaders are often used at work sites without charging facilities. A portable power unit is ideal for providing more juice at construction sites, remote outdoor locations, forests, events, and many other applications. They are also great accessories for rental and leasing companies.”
The Cubes differs from similar solutions thanks to its immersion cooling technology, robust structure and reliable performance in any environment, the company states. “They are like our loaders in many respects – compact, durable, highly portable, quiet and extremely safe,” Mikko adds.
Premium performance
Despite their compact size, OptiTemp batteries have a high power density that enables premium capacity and rapid charging. Their thermal management system keeps temperatures optimised when the battery is in use or plugged into a charger.
All cells are surrounded by a cooling liquid in the battery’s submersible structure. The immersion cooling system controls temperature and “guarantees optimised performance in both freezing and hot weather”. In cold conditions, the battery automatically pre-heats before use, while the temperature management system maintains operating temperature during use. The system also ensures the battery won’t overheat, making it “extremely safe” to use.
While the Cube 50 is intended primarily as a companion for Avant loaders, the upcoming Cube 100 will provide portable energy for all kinds of machinery, including mining and forestry, Mikko concludes.
Cube 50 Specifications
Dimensions: 120 x 80 x 116 cm (L x W x H)
Weight: 700 kg
Protection: IP54
Capacity: 50 kWh, nominal voltage 400 VDC
Input: Type 2, 220–250 VAC, 3,3 kW
Output for Avant charging: 48 VDC, 150 A
Output for external socket: 230 VAC, 10 A, 50 Hz
Internal protection for overload, overheat, short circuit, low battery
Readiness for bidirectional charging
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