Lithium-ion battery solutions from Toyota

As a result, Toyota’s lithium-ion batteries can withstand a high number of load cycles and have electronic controllers that ensure their reliability and safety. This translates into less energy loss in charging cycles, better use of stored energy and the ability to always provide maximum power. 

Reduce your emissions 

The cells we use for lithium-ion battery assembly are sourced from a major OEM that shares the same environmental values as Toyota. We are committed to helping all our customers embed sustainability in their operations; we estimate that switching to a lithium-ion battery solution can reduce your CO2 emissions by as much as 20% across all applications. 

Even more productivity benefits

• Opportunity charging – can be recharged at any time and level without affecting battery life. This makes loading times more flexible and ensures trucks remain in service when needed.
• Rapid charging – A 25V Lithium-ion battery is fully charged in only 80 minutes, and you only need 30 minutes charging time for 50% battery capacity. Furthermore, Toyota smart chargers come with Dynamic Power Limitations (DPL) as standard, which reduces the height of your ‘peak demand’, thereby managing your overall energy use and costs. It also means the majority of the power will be sent to the truck that needs it most when charging multiple forklifts.
• Batteries that last as long as your truck – The useful life of the lithium-ion battery is equivalent to the useful life of the truck, without the need for new investments to maintain the equipment or the need for second sets of batteries.
• No charging rooms – Lithium-ion chargers are easy, safe and ergonomic to use. They can be located anywhere in the facility rather than needing a dedicated charging room – which frees up warehouse space that can be used to optimise flows and maximise the efficiency of your entire operation.

Safety in every component 

A lithium-ion battery consists of several cells that are assembled in one module. Depending on the size of the battery, several modules are connected in series and form a battery system. Each module is equipped with a safety system (BMS battery management system). The complete battery system also has a superior BMS that controls the battery’s total activity (charge / outlet).

In-house assembled lithium-ion solutions from Toyota offer energy savings, service-friendly operations, and enhanced safety. Battery power loss is minimal, and opportunity charging is possible. Furthermore, unlike lead-acid batteries, lithium-ion batteries only lose minimal performance when operated in cold storage situations.

Chilled environments

Our standard Li-ion batteries are suitable for chilled environments and non-intensive work in cold store, when charging can be done at a minimum + 5ºC, e.g:

• Approx. 2h operating time at -30°C
• Approx. 4h operating time at -10°C

Cold store environments

When operating forklifts for more than 2 hours or by any chance left unused in temperatures down to -30ºC, we recommend heated lithium-ion batteries, which allows for charging inside the refrigerated area. The less frequently the trucks need to go outside for charging, the fewer condensation issues you will face. Furthermore, battery power can be reduced by 5-10% to always guarantee an optimal temperature for the equipment.

Lithium-ion batteries present new opportunities for more flexible charging. Unlike lead-acid battery alternatives, the life expectancy of lithium-ion is not affected by charging frequency. In fact, opportunity charging is actively encouraged to maintain the uptime of operations. Using I_Site Explorer, it is possible to track your battery charge levels and ensure they are always charged to optimum levels. Charging a truck while it is idle will allow you to use fewer batteries and minimise the risk of suffering unplanned downtime.

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