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Development of a 'Standard Battery Pack' for Next-Generation Electric Trucks and Buses - Hino Aims for Cost Reduction with Unified Use
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- Hino Motors in Japan is developing a standard battery pack for next-generation electric trucks and buses. This is expected to contribute to cost savings for electric vehicles by increasing compatibility regardless of vehicle size or purpose.
- The standard battery pack can be connected in parallel to meet the required battery capacity and is designed to be suitable for both small and large trucks and buses.
- Hino Motors plans to complete the development of the standard battery pack by around 2028 and supply it not only to its own vehicles but also to other companies. This is expected to contribute to the adoption of electric trucks and buses.
The "standard battery pack" being developed by Hino Motors in Japan is a high-voltage battery that will be installed in next-generation electric trucks and buses. Currently, electric vehicles in Japan use different high-voltage batteries, leading to low compatibility and high costs. The standard battery pack under development enhances compatibility by applying the same external dimensions, strength, and interface regardless of vehicle specifications or usage.
The required battery capacity can be met by connecting the packs in parallel. The size of one standard battery pack is designed to be 1500mm in length, 700mm in width, and 300mm in height, making it suitable for installation in both small and large trucks and buses. It can be installed in both vertical and horizontal directions, providing a high degree of freedom. The battery control unit is separated, resulting in a simple rectangular shape.
Currently, the plan is to use 350V, 70kWh battery cells, but as technology advances, it will be possible to install higher-capacity batteries within the same external dimensions in the future. This allows for significant performance enhancements while maintaining vehicle packaging and body price. The concept of a standard battery pack is like a standardized battery. Just as connecting individual cells in series increases voltage, connecting multiple standard battery packs enables the construction of systems suitable for various vehicle types. Hino Motors expects this concept to accelerate the adoption of electric trucks and buses. The company announced plans to supply the battery packs to other manufacturers after development is completed around 2028, in addition to its own vehicles.
