The Dragonfly Energy company announced availability of a new 24-volt configuration of its Battle Born DualFlow Power Pack, expanding ability of the company’s idle-reduction solution to support a broader range of commercial truck electrical configurations.
Developed specifically for long-haul trucking applications, Dragonfly says the DualFlow Power Pack can power sleeper hotel loads during off-duty periods, protecting starting batteries from deep discharge.
The Battle Born DualFlow Power Pack is one of a few battery-powered systems for heavy- and mid-duty trucks offered by DragonFly. Battle Born batteries also powered the Fresco 9000 Maxx auxiliary A/C unit for sleepers when it debuted this time last year.
The system works by integrating directly with a truck’s electrical architecture, recharging through the alternator while the engine is running to enable operators to maintain cab comfort and onboard power without extended engine idling.
Designed with a compact under-bunk footprint and flexible mounting options, the DualFlow Power Pack can be installed across a variety of truck configurations while preserving valuable sleeper space, the company said.
“Fleets today operate a wide range of truck platforms, leading to significant variations in electrical system requirements and chassis voltages. However, a common denominator is the increasing demand for more power inside the sleeper cab,” said Wade Seaburg, chief commercial officer of Dragonfly Energy. “By expanding the DualFlow Power Pack line to support both 12-volt and 24-volt configurations, we believe we’re giving fleets a consistent idle-reduction solution across more vehicles while protecting starter batteries and minimizing downtime.”
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The 24-volt DualFlow Power Pack configuration was developed in response to growing demand to accommodate varying truck electrical systems as sleepers go increasingly electric for anti-idle power. The system delivers an additional 3.45 kWh of stored energy and features an integrated battery management system for safety and performance protection, along with internal heating technology designed to maintain operation in cold-weather conditions.
Dragonfly said the DualFlow Power Pack provides sufficient stored energy to hotel loads for the federally mandated 10-hour rest period without idling the engine. Reducing reliance on engine idling, truck owners reduce fuel consumption and protect those starting batteries, reducing engine hours, too, more and more critical to preventing emissions-systems faults.
