The EVantage™ Battery Thermal Management
System will ensure peak battery performance and longevity for
electric 20-ton Komatsu excavators in dirty, rugged
environments.
RACINE, Wis.,
July 25,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on the strength of a
long-standing relationship, Modine (NYSE: MOD),
a diversified global leader in thermal management technology
and solutions, today announced that it has been selected as the
thermal management supplier for a new Komatsu excavator. Komatsu,
an industry-leading manufacturer and supplier of construction,
mining, and forestry equipment, technologies and services, has
integrated the Modine EVantage™ L-CON Battery Thermal Management
System (BTMS) in its 20-ton excavators to optimize performance,
extend longevity, and reduce downtime.
"This marks another important milestone in Modine's advance into
the EV side of the commercial segments we have served for years,
and we are delighted that Komatsu has selected Modine as the
thermal management supplier for its latest electric excavator
model," said Gina Maria Bonini, Vice
President and General Manager of Advanced Thermal Systems at
Modine. "Our partnership with Komatsu is based on a shared
commitment to excellence and innovation to meet the evolving needs
of the construction industry. We believe this work is a further
testament to the reliability and quality of our products and
services, and we look forward to continued success together."
Komatsu excavators are designed to meet the rigorous demands of
the construction industry while delivering the high-quality
performance and reliability for which Komatsu is known. Equipped
with advanced technology and precision engineering, the 20-ton
electric excavator offers an electric powertrain that produces 123
kW of power and is backed by a 451 kWh battery. Without
compromising on arm crowd force or swing torque, the excavator
offers fast cycle times, effortless multifunction motions, and
precise bucket movements and lifting capabilities.
The Modine L-CON BTMS integrates advanced heat exchanger
technology with smart controls and electronics engineered to
withstand harsh construction environments. The system features
plug-and-play integration, provides unprecedented flexibility for
vehicle designers with its compact size and can optimize the
temperature range for an entire bank of batteries with a single
unit. With the freedom to integrate battery thermal management on
space-constrained off-highway and commercial chassis, manufacturers
can ensure optimal battery performance in harsh, dirty
environments.
Leveraging more than a hundred years of thermal management
experience, Modine EVantage thermal management systems, including
the L-CON BTMS, are designed, manufactured, and tested for
operation in harsh environments and ruggedized to operate reliably
in high-vibration applications, especially suitable for
construction applications. With a state-of-the-art design and
testing center and decades of vehicle component testing experience,
Modine ensures that customers have confidence in the performance
and longevity of the commercial EVs they produce, regardless of
duty cycles or operating environment.
To learn more about the Modine L-CON BTMS and other products in
the EVantage suite, please visit www.ModineEV.com.
About Modine
At Modine, we are Engineering a
Cleaner, Healthier World™. Building on more than 100 years of
excellence in thermal management, we provide trusted systems and
solutions that improve air quality and conserve natural resources.
More than 11,000 employees are at work in every corner of the
globe, delivering the solutions our customers need where they need
them. Our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments
support our purpose by improving air quality, reducing energy and
water consumption, lowering harmful emissions and enabling cleaner
running vehicles and environmentally friendly refrigerants. Modine
is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (U.S.), with operations in
North America, South America, Europe and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit
www.modine.com.
About Komatsu
Komatsu develops and supplies
technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining,
forklift, industrial and forestry markets. For a century, the
company has been creating value for its customers through
manufacturing and technology innovation, partnering with others to
empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet
thrive together. Front-line industries worldwide use Komatsu
solutions to develop modern infrastructure, extract fundamental
minerals, maintain forests and create consumer products. The
company's global service and distributor networks support customer
operations to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing
performance.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Technica Communications
Caitlan Caviness
modine@technica.inc
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