The Elgin plug-in hybrid electric Pelican three-wheel sweeper will feature the Modine EVantage L-CON Battery Thermal Management System (BTMS) for enhanced battery longevity, optimized vehicle range, and reduced carbon emissions.
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“We designed the hybrid Pelican to deliver outstanding maneuverability and visibility while making a meaningful reduction in emissions without reducing the sweep performance our customers expect,” said Tim Letts, project manager at Elgin Sweeper, in a statement. “Together with Modine, we are powering a generation of sweepers that pollute less to deliver truly cleaner and greener streets across North America. We are excited for this partnership and the integration of advanced thermal management technology to continue delivering uncompromised performance for heavy-duty cycle sweeping applications.”
The Pelican PHEV combines an ultra-low emissions engine with the latest technology in the electrification market, including a battery and generator system that meets the demanding duty cycle of municipal street sweeping to reduce stormwater and air pollution. By integrating Modine’s thermal management system with Elgin’s sweeping system, the Pelican is designed to tackle debris, providing cleaner streets, sidewalks, and parking lots.
“With nearly $5 billion earmarked for the electrification of vehicles in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, now is the time to pursue electrification in all vehicle segments,” said Gina Maria Bonini, VP and general manager of advanced thermal systems at Modine, in a statement. “Our BTMS technology is designed to deliver optimal battery performance by tightly controlling temperature with a complete plug-and-play system, which enables industrial vehicle manufacturers to transition or repower more of their platforms more rapidly.”
The Modine L-CON BTMS addresses the unique thermal management needs of commercial EV batteries across a broad range of vehicles by being adaptable to fit into diverse chassis layouts. The system features plug-and-play integration that can be located anywhere on the vehicle for unprecedented flexibility for vehicle designers and will 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 tight spaces and harsh, dirty environments.
