A 48 V battery weighing 3000 lbs dropped from a height of 1m during UL 2580 Drop Test and still operational is a testament of great engineering design Electrovaya battery passed the UL 2580 drop test with flying colors. The battery weighing over 3000 lbs was subject to drop from a height of 1m at an angle likely to produce the most adverse effect. The battery not only survived the impact of the fall, it was completely operational following minor repairs to the pass-thru and bus-bar system – a testament of great engineering design. Watch the video as the heavy battery is dropped at an angle to ..read more

Li-ion or Lead-Acid Battery – Which one is better? If your back-end operations involve multiple shifts, switching to Lithium-ion battery makes a lot of sense. If you are in a quandary whether to replace your Lead-Acid Forklift battery with a Lithium-Ion battery, you have come to the right place. For the uninitiated, there are two types of electric forklifts in the market today. Those powered by Lead-Acid Batteries (also known as LAB) and those powered by Lithium Ion Batteries (also known as LIB). Compared to a Lithium-ion battery, the Lead-Acid batteries are much cheaper and pose lower initial ..read more

EVISION is Electrovaya’s proprietary cloud-based remote monitoring system. The software tracks battery operational usage in Electrovaya powered applications such as material handling trucks, forklifts, electric bus and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) in real time. EVISION monitors the battery health, utilization and charging in real-time remotely. Therefore, it helps optimize the utilization of the battery systems in electric vehicle fleets, which allows full control over fleet scheduling and planning their charging schedules. Furthermore, the system improves the capability and efficiency for ..read more

If you have ever worked in a distribution warehouse or manufacturing facility, you have likely had more than one run-in with a lead acid battery. Long the go-to choice for material handling equipment, lead acid batteries have dominated the battery market. These range from pallet jacks to forklifts and reach trucks. However, lithium-ion battery technologies are finally starting to make significant inroads. In late 2020, The Raymond Corporation announced the launch of its energy essentials lithium-ion battery line. This supports the company’s family of material handling equipment, including its ..read more

Electrovaya announces the launch of its electric bus lithium-ion battery systems with the delivery of a 700V, 300kWh battery. Electrovaya’s battery technology possesses several characteristics: Safety: Provides industry-leading safety, as demonstrated in the e-car and e-materials handling sectors, including UL2580 listing for the latter; Long Cycle-Life and High Energy Density: Superior long-term performance standards; Cost of Ownership: The lowest overall cost of ownership to bus operators and OEMs due to superior cycle life; Proprietary Technology: Substantial intellectual property in ..read more

Electrovaya Inc. (TSX: EFL) (OTCQB: EFLVF) (the “Company”) is pleased to announce the launch of its electric bus lithium ion battery systems with the delivery of a 700V, 300kWh battery. This product launch marks Electrovaya’s entry into the rapidly growing electric bus market. Electrovaya’s solution leverages the fundamental advantages of its key battery technology: Safety: Provides industry-leading safety, as demonstrated in the e-car and e-materials handling sectors, including UL2580 listing for the latter; Long Cycle-Life and High Energy Density: Superior long-term performance standards; C ..read more

While the initial capital investment of Electrovaya’s forklift lithium ion batteries (LIBs) appears to be high in comparison to lead acid batteries (LABs), a positive return on investment could be observed as early as the second year. Factoring in an equipment lifetime of up to 10 years, the total cost savings behind adopting LIBs could be immense especially for a large fleet. For heavy duty users, typically characterized by a 24/7 work structure such as a Walmart distribution center, forklift vehicles undergo multiple LAB changes a day in an effort to meet productivity requirements. Using an ..read more

Lithium-ion batteries are providing the world with energy storage that is required for the electrification of transportation and material handling and is an enabling technology for everything from smart phones and consumer electronics to renewable energy. There is no doubt that this is the most important technology for the fight against climate change and reduction in Greenhouse gas emissions around the world. However, storing energy always comes with risks, and lithium-ion batteries are no exception. Due to the high energy density, safety incidents can become critical very quickly. This becom ..read more

For businesses with a forklift fleet requiring daily and multiple lead acid battery (LAB) changes or other power sources (e.g. fuel cell) that are failing to keep up with operational demands, converting to lithium ion batteries (LIBs) could be the perfect move. Electrovaya has been a leader in the LIB space, especially for material handling applications. Electrovaya’s core technology is modular in design, enabling battery capacity offerings to be diverse to better match applications with differing energy requirements. As an example, Electrovaya’s 36V LIB family comes in a 528, 792, and 1056 Ah ..read more