BURLINGAME, Calif.,
Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/
-- Proterra, a leading innovator in commercial vehicle
electrification technology, and Komatsu, a global leader in
construction equipment, today announced an agreement to leverage
Proterra's best-in-class battery technology for the development of
Komatsu's first battery-electric middle class hydraulic
excavator.
The collaboration represents Proterra's entry into the off-road
vehicle market and the company's first Proterra Powered™
battery-electric construction equipment.
Komatsu will utilize Proterra's high-performance battery systems
for the development of a proof-of-concept electric excavator in
2021 before expected commercial production in 2023 to 2024. The
Proterra battery system powering the electric excavator will
feature high energy density and fast charging technology.
Engineered and manufactured in the U.S., Proterra battery packs
leverage industry-leading energy density and a customizable design
to fit within a variety of vehicles. The packaging flexibility of
Proterra's battery platform will further enable the optimal
placement of the batteries within the middle class excavator and
replace the need for a normal counterweight used to balance the
excavator's hydraulic arm movements.
"As more communities embrace a zero-emission future, Proterra is
excited to partner with Komatsu to develop battery-electric
construction equipment," said Proterra CEO Jack Allen. "Proterra's best-in-class
battery technology has been proven in 16 million miles driven by
our fleet of transit vehicles. What's working in our
battery-electric transit vehicles on roads across North America can work off-road, too. We look
forward to collaborating with Komatsu to deliver the benefits of
emissions free, quiet Proterra Powered vehicles to more communities
around the world."
"I am excited about the collaboration with Proterra, by which
Komatsu will drive the electrification of construction equipment,"
said Seiichi Fuchita, President,
Development Division, Komatsu Ltd.
Proterra Powered leverages Proterra's electric vehicle
technology and expertise to help commercial vehicle manufacturers
electrify their vehicles. Proterra battery systems are utilized by
world-class OEMs to introduce 100% battery-electric vehicles,
including electric school buses, coach buses, delivery vans, and
low-floor cutaway shuttle buses.
In addition to reducing noise and air pollution, the design of
Proterra battery packs offers an ideal application for an off-road,
construction setting where safety and durability are of utmost
importance. Proterra designs its batteries with safety as a
core guiding principle and all Proterra battery packs undergo
rigorous testing to ensure they can withstand the toughest
conditions, making it an excellent choice for Komatsu and the
off-road vehicle market.
About Proterra
Proterra is a leader in the design and manufacture of
zero-emission electric transit vehicles and EV technology solutions
for commercial applications. With industry-leading durability and
energy efficiency based on rigorous U.S. independent testing,
Proterra products are proudly designed, engineered and manufactured
in America, with offices in Silicon Valley, South Carolina, and Los Angeles. For more information, visit:
http://www.proterra.com and follow us on Twitter @Proterra_Inc.
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