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Historically, European Union (EU) truck Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) engineered their fleets so that the battery was installed directly behind the main cabin. However, due to recent efforts to treat gas emissions, the original location near the exhaust stacks is now used for a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) reaction chamber, and the only remaining space for the battery is at the end of the frame behind the trailer hitch, known as the 5th wheel.
As a result of this location change, the battery has become more vulnerable to the detrimental effects of extreme shock and vibration. These conditions include anything from bumpy, unpaved dirt roads and severely cracked roadways to steep hills and mountainous landscapes. The extreme vibration exacerbated by the weight of the truck load during any given time can also reduce battery performance and longevity.
To help EU battery manufacturers meet the high-performance demands that this new battery position requires, the EU has developed an automotive testing standard – EN50342-4 – that includes a vibration profile representing the typical loading patterns the battery will experience.
ODYSSEY® ODP-AGMDINC batteries from EnerSys, for instance, are V4-certified to handle the harshest conditions during vehicle operation. To receive this authorization, the battery underwent several stages of physical testing to help ensure its endurance and performance. This included having an ODYSSEY® battery fastened rigidly to the table of a vibration tester to prevent any movement while simulating a turbulent on-road experience. During this restraint period, the battery was subjected to random test profiles in three orthogonal axes (X/Y/Z), while the battery’s vibration load was recorded. Testing time is at least five hours in each direction with ongoing monitoring by a trained technician from start to finish. Batteries that fail the test must be re-designed and re-tested.
Our V4-certified ODYSSEY® ODP-AGMDINC battery is just one example of the performance testing we conduct to validate the quality of our power solutions and to reinforce our commitment to keeping end-user satisfaction top of mind.
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ABOUT ENERSYS
EnerSys, a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications, designs, manufactures and distributes energy systems solutions and motive power batteries, specialty batteries, battery chargers, power equipment, battery accessories and outdoor equipment enclosure solutions to customers worldwide. The company goes to market through four lines of business: Energy Systems, Motive Power, Specialty and New Ventures. Energy Systems, which combine power conversion, power distribution, energy storage, and enclosures, are used in the telecommunication, broadband and utility industries, uninterruptible power supplies, and numerous applications requiring stored energy solutions. Motive power batteries and chargers are utilized in electric forklift trucks and other industrial electric powered vehicles. Specialty batteries are used in aerospace and defense applications, portable power solutions for soldiers in the field, large over-the-road trucks, premium automotive, medical and security systems applications. New Ventures provides energy storage and management systems for various applications including demand charge reduction, utility back-up power, and dynamic fast charging for electric vehicles. EnerSys also provides aftermarket and customer support services to its customers in over 100 countries through its sales and manufacturing locations around the world. More information regarding EnerSys can be found at www.enersys.com.
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