Low emissions and zero emission vehicles are the future of transportation; the forest sector is no exception to this. However, its heavy loads, rugged terrains and remote location present a new challenge that is yet to be addressed by the Truck OEMs.
Currently no commercial truck exists that could serve the need of the Canadian forest industry without compromising on range, load capacity of economic viability.
FPInnovations Electric Trailer is designed to fill that gap. The trailer, equipped with an electric drivetrain and battery forms a hybrid, low emission vehicle when connected to any generic truck currently in operations*. Latest testing shows fuel savings of 17% (targeting 20%+), cycle time improvement of 10% and the added traction increases the overall safety.
+342 HP
+10,000 ft lb
– 20% fuel savings
– 10% Cycle time reduction
– 50% more traction for added safety
– $0.15-25 per km cost reduction
– Reduction of up $2.50 per m³ of wood
Technology
System Layout
- Replacement of a conventional semi-trailer axle with an electric drive axle
- Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
- Battery Thermal Management
- Proprietary Control system
- Critical safety features – Driver is always in charge
- The electric semi-trailer combined with a conventional tractor create a parallel hybrid configuration
Electric log trailers - impacts
Fuel Economy
17.6% on latest fuel economy testing
20.0% + Target fuel reduction
20.0% + Target fuel reduction
GHG Emissions Reduction
> 30kg/100 km
Higher Traction and Mobility
Up to 50% added traction on steep and soft ground
Higher Safety
Added regenerative breaking performance
Noise Reduction
Reduced engine breaking & acceleration
Increased Sustained Speed
Up to +25 km/h
Economics
Actual results may vary depending on configuration, road profiles and other factors.
