A new range extender developed by Saim Industrial combines a 10 kW Kubota diesel engine with a 4 kW generator to recharge lithium batteries in compact electric machines, integrating with the vehicle via CAN bus. As is well known, the underlying problem affecting electric agricultural and industrial machinery, limiting their widespread use, is the low energy density of batteries. A parameter that significantly limits working range. To overcome this handicap, Saim Industrial recently developed a range extender specifically designed for machines equipped with 48-volt powertrains. The system is based on…
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