integrating battery tech with electric & hydrogen buses
New business venture in Australia
Durapower Holdings Pte Ltd (Durapower) and an Australian leading zero-emission bus manufacturer, ARCC, have formed a business venture to integrate Durapower’s leading battery technology into ARCC’s hydrogen and battery electric buses in a landmark collaboration.
The official launch of the Durapower ARCC collaboration was held earlier this month [7th October 2024], at Durapower’s Singapore office.In ARCC’s partnership with Durapower, bespoke battery solutions will be available to bus operators through an industry-first scalable battery program that will match battery systems to route requirements and charging schemes.
ARCC’s Managing Director Peter Murley said “The ability to tailor and change battery capacity on buses means operators now have an option of flexibility not previously available in the market.The success of this collaboration is setting a new standard of innovation, showcasing the tangible results of combining ARCC’s and Durapower technological advancements, to build world-class eco-friendly buses in Australia.Both companies share a vision for a cleaner, greener public transport sector; our joint dedication to pioneering new solutions has been the catalyst for advancing local innovation into practical vehicle-based solutions,”he added.
As an Australian zero-emission transport company, ARCC is committed to the development of local manufacturing and expertise. The company provides end-to-end solutions for the decarbonisation of fleets, and has successfully delivered multiple projects while managing design, production, energy supply, and government approvals.Battery electric buses, hydrogen electric buses, integrated power solutions, hydrogen fuel cells, fuel cell integration and support are some of ARCC’s products and services.
Durapower Group CEO Kelvin Lim said, “Durapower’s launch into the Australian market with ARCC not only demonstrated the viability of zero-emission public transport but also marks the beginning of a new and innovative potential industry on Singaporean and Australian shores, with technology transfer planned between the companies.” He further added that, “This promises a sustainable future as well as the potential for new economic and employment opportunities in both countries” and remarked, “The partnership with ARCC is a model we believe will inspire further collaboration between the businesses in the sector, amplifying the growth and impact on the industry and the environment.”
Based in Singapore, Durapower provides closed-loop, end-to-end energy storage solutions for electric mobility and renewable energy, including on- and off-road electric vehicles, hybrids, and plug-in hybrids, marine electric vehicles, and stationary energy storage units. With a focus on the research and development of battery materials, battery cell manufacturing, and system integration, Durapower has been an innovator in lithium-ion cell technology since 2009.
In order to empower lives and transform the future towards a carbon-neutral economy, Durapower Group develops scalable, sustainable batteries that support the circular economy. It has a global presence spanning 24 countries and 49 cities, including European Countries, China, India and Southeast Asia.
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