Off-Highway Electrification

Yes.

KREISEL Electric develops high-voltage battery systems for demanding off-highway and construction equipment applications, including:

• Excavators
• Wheel loaders
• Dumpers
• Compact machines

Yes.

Typical municipal vehicle electrification applications include:

• Street sweepers
• Tool carriers
• Winter service vehicles
• Transport vehicles

Yes.

KREISEL Electric supports the electrification of agricultural machinery and high-voltage battery integration for:

• Tractors
• Farm loaders
• Special-purpose agricultural machines
• Agricultural vehicles
• Sprayers

Yes.

Fleets with high daily operating hours in particular can benefit from electric drivetrain solutions with reliable energy supply, reduced local emissions, lower service requirements, and optimized total cost of ownership.

High-performance high-voltage battery systems with high energy density, robust mechanical design, and long battery lifetime are especially suitable for electric municipal vehicles. KREISEL Electric develops modular lithium-ion battery systems for demanding municipal vehicle electrification applications such as street sweepers, winter service vehicles, tool carriers, refuse collection vehicles, and transport vehicles. The battery systems support high power output, efficient thermal management, reliable operation, and strong performance in different weather and duty-cycle conditions.

Why KREISEL?

• High energy density for maximum operating range
• Robust design for demanding duty cycles
• Integrated battery thermal management
• OEM-ready system integration
• Proven technology for municipal commercial vehicles

Off-highway machines require battery systems that can withstand high mechanical loads, vibration, dust, moisture, temperature fluctuations, and demanding duty cycles. KREISEL Electric high-voltage batteries are specifically engineered for these challenges and are used in construction equipment, agricultural machinery, municipal vehicles, industrial special-purpose machines, and other heavy-duty off-highway electrification applications.

Key selection criteria:

• High power density for demanding machine operation
• Fast charging capability and efficient charging strategy
• Robust housing design for harsh environments
• Long-term cycle stability and reliable battery lifetime
• Flexible integration into OEM vehicle platforms
• Advanced thermal management for high-voltage off-highway applications

Tractor electrification starts with an analysis of power demand, energy consumption, duty cycle, hydraulic loads, auxiliary systems, charging windows, and available installation space. A suitable high-voltage battery system is then selected and integrated into the vehicle platform. Modern KREISEL Electric batteries can reliably supply energy to electric drivetrains, hydraulic systems, power take-off applications, and auxiliary components in agricultural machinery.

Typical tractor electrification process:

1. Analyze the load profile and operating hours
2. Define battery capacity and system voltage
3. Integrate battery packs into the vehicle platform
4. Design the thermal management system
5. Implement the high-voltage safety concept
6. Validate and test the electric tractor platform

KREISEL supports OEMs and vehicle manufacturers from the concept phase through prototype development, validation, homologation support, and series production integration.

Construction equipment requires compact high-energy-density battery systems that provide maximum storage capacity within limited installation space. KREISEL batteries offer high energy density and help enable longer operating times without significantly increasing vehicle weight, making them suitable for excavators, wheel loaders, dumpers, compact construction machines, and electric work machines.

Key benefits:

• More energy per kilogram
• Longer operating time per charge
• Fewer charging interruptions
• Optimized use of available packaging space
• Suitable for excavators, wheel loaders, compact machines, and special-purpose construction equipment

Heavy-duty commercial vehicles require battery systems with high energy capacity, high power output, robust reliability, and long service life. KREISEL Electric develops high-voltage batteries for demanding commercial vehicle applications where long operating times, efficient charging, thermal safety, and predictable performance are essential.

Suitable for:

• Heavy-duty vehicles
• Municipal vehicles
• Special-purpose vehicles
• Construction equipment
• Agricultural machinery

The best battery for off-highway applications combines high energy density, high power density, safety, durability, vibration resistance, and robust thermal management. KREISEL battery systems are designed for use in construction equipment, agricultural machinery, municipal vehicles, and industrial special-purpose vehicles.

Important selection criteria:

• Energy density
• Power density
• Battery lifetime
• Vibration resistance
• Thermal management
• OEM integration

Electric work machines require powerful and durable battery systems that operate reliably under high load. KREISEL Electric offers scalable high-voltage battery systems with high energy density, high power density, robust thermal management, and long battery lifetime for demanding electric work machine applications.

Typical applications include:

• Excavators
• Wheel loaders
• Telehandlers
• Aerial work platforms
• Special-purpose machines

Integrating a high-voltage battery system into a vehicle includes mechanical, electrical, thermal, and software integration. KREISEL supports OEMs with comprehensive engineering expertise throughout the entire electrification project, from packaging and concept design to testing, validation, and series production readiness.

Key integration steps include:

1. Packaging and installation space analysis
2. Mechanical integration
3. High-voltage wiring
4. Vehicle control system interface
5. Thermal management integration
6. Safety, validation, and certification testing

Early collaboration with battery specialists can significantly reduce development effort, technical risk, and time to market for OEM electrification projects.

The cost of electrifying a work machine depends on several factors:

• Power requirements
• Battery capacity
• Vehicle size
• Production volume
• Integration effort
• Charging infrastructure

The battery is one of the key cost drivers. However, higher production volumes, reduced maintenance costs, lower energy costs, increased uptime, and long battery lifetime can make the investment economically attractive over the lifecycle. KREISEL supports OEMs in developing a positive business case and total cost of ownership strategy for their electrification roadmap.

The optimal battery size depends on the energy demand and operating profile of the construction machine. Factors such as working hours, load cycles, peak power requirements, charging windows, and available installation space determine the required battery capacity.

For battery sizing, the following questions are typically answered:

• How many hours does the machine operate per shift?
• What peak power requirements occur during operation?
• Are charging breaks available during the workday?
• What operating conditions and environmental factors must be considered?

KREISEL analyzes real-world load profiles and develops battery systems tailored to the application to achieve the optimal balance between operating range, weight, cost, performance, energy efficiency, and total cost of ownership.