The manufacturer, headquartered in Tallinn, has developed the electricity buffer for specific requirements such as in mining. It is currently mainly used in hybrid and fuel cell vehicles, buses, trucks and charging infrastructure. Now Skeleton will become a member of the Shell-led consortium for electrification and decarbonisation in mining. "Over the next seven years, the mining sector represents one of the largest markets for us, with a revenue opportunity of around €95 billion," hopes Skeleton CEO Taavi Madiberk.
One minute charging, 30 minutes driving
Shell will use the Supercap battery in its mining division to electrify and decarbonise its off-road vehicle fleet. In doing so, Shell aims to reduce its CO2 emissions through renewable energy and electrification. Skeleton's battery provides around 30 minutes of driving performance after a one-minute charge. "Mining is one of those sectors where decarbonisation is particularly complex. Nevertheless, to drive the inevitable transformation, high performance and cost efficiency are equally necessary," says Shell mining and decarbonisation manager Grischa Sauerberg.
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According to the manufacturer, the battery enables 100 times faster charging compared to conventional lithium batteries. In off-road vehicles, it can be charged in less than a minute, which at the same time increases the potential operating time of the vehicle. The battery has a service life of around 50,000 life cycles and is free of critical raw materials such as cobalt, copper, nickel and graphite. This also increases the safety level of the storage unit, even in the event of external impacts such as pressure, overheating and severe damage. The start for mass production is planned for 2024. (nhp/mfo)
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