Battle Motors Whitepaper: BEV REFUSE SIDE LOADER

January 07, 2024

GOAL

Battle Motors’ objective was to acquire real-time data regarding route information and vehicle performance under demanding conditions.

SUMMARY

The organization harnessed the capabilities of the Battle Motor’s proprietary RevolutionOS (RevOS) platform data to gather a comprehensive dataset from the routes ran in City of Santa Maria, CA on September 12 – 16, 2023, with a temperature range between 55 – 71 degrees Fahrenheit.

APPLICATION

Residential Refuse

Overview

The City of Santa Maria and Battle Motors, with the support of Velocity Truck Centers, conducted a rigorous operational test of the Battle Motors BEV LET2-40 HEIL RR ASL equipped with a 400-kWh battery pack. This assessment took place within the city, subjecting the vehicle to the demands of a typical workday.

Throughout the 6.5-hour day, during which temperatures reached a maximum of 65 degrees Fahrenheit, the Battle Motors BEV undertook residential refuse pickups, navigating the narrow streets

and alleys in the City of Santa Maria with agility. The ability to remotely monitor the truck’s performance in real-time proved to be of paramount importance during this testing phase.

The RevOS platform emerged as an indispensable tool, tracking and gathering data on key performance metrics of the vehicle, as well as capturing comprehensive route data. This robust data collection and analysis process formed the foundation for the evaluation of Battle Motors BEV’s performance within the urban environment of Santa Maria.

MATERIALS

BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) LET2 (Low Entry Tilt 2) – Heil 26CY Rapid Rail Automated Side Loader – Weight (empty) is 34,920 lbs.

TRUCK DATA AT HIGH LEVEL

The information provided pertains to data collected from a single truck over one day. It is important to clarify that these data collections did not occur on consecutive days.

DATA REVIEW

During a 6.5-hour workday, the truck covered 78 miles, encompassing both back-road and freeway driving. The lowest point the “EV (Electric Vehicle) state of charge” (battery percentage) reached was 10%.

A selection of routes was examined and collected by the City of Santa Maria truck during the data harvesting process. Subsequently, Battle Motors processed the data acquired from the RevOS system and transferred it into the Battle Motors electric reporting tools.

This data includes:

  • Location

  • Latitude

  • Longitude

  • Altitude

  • Speed

  • Bearing

  • Route Driven

  • Total Vehicle Distance

SUMMARY OF DATA COLLECTED

Below is a sample data collection of location, time, current speed, altitude, and distance traveled in the trip.

BEV Efficiency Review

The truck achieved an average of 2.6 kWh per mile, demonstrating strong electric performance for demanding routes. The driver not only extended the route, but also completed it 20 minutes faster than usual, surpassing expectations and outperforming a conventional Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) truck.

The data demonstrates that a Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) can successfully complete extended routes in a shorter time frame, all while operating at a significantly lower decibel level compared to its ICE counterpart.

DUMP SCALES (12 HOURS)

Receipt of Weigh ins and Out at Landfills – Showing amount of physical payload the truck can carry

EV STATE OF CHARGE (SOC) OVER TIMESeptember 12 – Sept. 16, 2023

Battery Recommendation

Battle Motors offers two primary battery usage configurations for its trucks, catering to a broad range of usage scenarios in the market. These configuration choices were developed in response to the increasing market demand for greater diversity in usage.

Currently, the following pack configurations are available in 240 kWh and 400 kWh.

One truck battery recommendation individually:

Conclusion

An analysis of the route data revealed that the 400-kWh capacity exceeded customer expectations, particularly for the City of Santa Maria, CA., in September 2023. As the truck continues its tenure with the City of Santa Maria, further insights and advancements will elevate the potential of continued innovative solutions.

Battery Specs

Powertrain Specs