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Danfoss Power Solutions’ Editron division has delivered its first eHydraulic Power Module to global crane manufacturer SANY. SANY will use the module to electrify a 200-tonne lattice-boom crawler crane.

SANY launched the electric crane earlier this year. The company is working to develop fully electric versions of its higher-capacity crawler cranes, having previously electrified its lower-capacity models.

Danfoss supplies Editron motors and D1P pumps for SANY’s 80- to 150-tonne cranes. For its 200-tonne platform, SANY opted for an integrated Danfoss eHydraulic Power Module to power the traction and work function systems.

The eHydraulic system integrates a Danfoss Editron PMI375-T1100 synchronous reluctance assisted permanent magnet motor with a Danfoss D1P 260-cc variable-displacement axial piston pump. The system is optimized to deliver peak performance and maximize hydraulic system efficiency, extending machine runtime on a single charge. The full hydraulics system also includes a Danfoss Series 90 pump and PVG 128 valve.

Supplying the electric motor and hydraulic pump as an integrated package eliminates the risk of noise, vibration, and component damage that can arise when using a flexible coupling to join the components, according to Danfoss. It also simplifies installation, as there’s no need for the OEM to connect the components.

“Building a solution for SANY’s high-capacity platform with the Danfoss integrated eHydraulic Power Module marks a milestone,” said Roy Chen, President of Danfoss Power Solutions’ Editron division. “eHydraulics represents the future. Together with our Controls division, we have designed a system combining our D1P pump and Editron motor while tuning controls algorithms to maximize efficiency.”

“Conventional hydraulics still plays a role in the electrification of heavy machinery, particularly machines of this size,” said Henrik Jørgensen, President, Controls division, Danfoss Power Solutions. “By integrating Danfoss’s advanced hydraulic solutions and electrification technology, we are empowering a smooth transition to more sustainable operations.”

Source: Danfoss Editron

Arc Boat Company, a firm aiming to electrify the marine industry, is moving into the commercial sector and will now convert internal combustion engine-powered boats into electrically-powered ones.

The first customer for this service is the Port of Los Angeles, which will see one of its 26-foot (7.9-meter) tugboats electrified with Arc’s electric powertrain and software technology.

“This is the future of every port in the world,” said Arc’s Robert Binkowski, who is in charge of new product development and whose LinkedIn page sports a message advising that he is “electrifying the marine industry at Arc Boats.”

To build the electric tug, Arc is working with a West Coast shipyard, Diversified Marine. When completed, the tug will feature the same high-voltage architecture as the latest Arc Sport model. It will be propelled by a 600 hp (608 PS) dual-motor drivetrain mated to a modern captain’s helm and Arc’s real-time performance monitoring.

The company was founded in 2021 as a venture-backed startup based in Los Angeles. It launched its first product in 2022, the Arc One, a limited edition all-electric cruiser. Only 20 were built. In February 2024, the company introduced the 500 HP (507 PS) Arc Sport, an electric wake boat that offered more power and technology than the Arc One. Notably, the company has raised over $100 million in funding from notable investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Eclipse Ventures and Menlo Ventures.

Source: Arc Boat Company

NorCal Logistics, a woman-owned FedEx contractor and pick-up and delivery service provider in Northern California, has taken a first step towards electrifying its truck fleet, ordering five electric Class 6 step vans from California-based Motiv Electric Trucks.

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Motiv produces a range of electric vehicles, including step vans, shuttle buses, box trucks and work trucks, all of which offer a lower total cost of ownership than legacy gas trucks, according to the company.

NuGen Go, the e-mobility financing arm of NuGen Capital Management, provided bridge funding and additional turnkey financing for the purchase.

“Adding electric vehicles to our fleet is a major step forward in NorCal Logistics’ long-term commitment to building a more sustainable future,” said Liz Litsas, CEO and CFO of NorCal Logistics. “We appreciate NuGen’s partnership—their team’s deep experience in America’s clean energy sector played a critical role in helping us move this initiative from concept to reality.”

“NuGen is filling a critical need in the electric truck industry,” said Scott Griffith, CEO of Motiv Electric Trucks. “While there are numerous incentives available for fleets, there is often a significant time gap between when trucks are ordered, when they are delivered and when incentive payments arrive. By filling that gap, NuGen will enable more fleets to fully take advantage of financial incentives that lower the cost of vehicles.”

“NuGen is committed to building a cleaner, more reliable and lower-cost energy grid. Financing transportation electrification and infrastructure is a key part of achieving that vision,” said Michael Baer, Managing Director of eMobility & Analytics at NuGen.

Source: NuGen Capital Management