GLM Co., Ltd.
GLM begins accepting orders for in-vehicle sub-batteries for commercial vehicles currently under development
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GLM Co., Ltd. (located in Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture), which develops electric vehicles (EVs), has begun accepting orders for in-vehicle sub-battery systems for commercial vehicles (mainly large trucks) that are currently under development. Since announcing the prototype of this product this spring, we have made repeated improvements in preparation for commercialization, and have succeeded in improving convenience and efficiency in a variety of ways. A major change from the prototype is the improvement in product packaging. The prototype, in which a box containing all units was placed inside the cabin, had issues with comfort as it was necessary to sacrifice a certain amount of passenger space. Therefore, we place importance on improving this point for commercialization. By dividing the unit that used to be a single package including battery, inverter, charger, etc. into an outdoor unit (mainly the battery) and an in-cabin unit (mainly the inverter and charger), we succeeded in making effective use of limited space. In particular, by installing the unit in dead space within the cabin, it is now possible to install the product without sacrificing comfort. The suggested retail price of this product is 750,000 yen (excluding tax) (vehicle mounting bracket sold
separately). Orders will begin from December 18, 2023, and delivery will begin from spring 2024 onwards. We also plan to begin accepting orders for parking coolers from next spring onwards, and we plan to create a more convenient package to improve the interior environment of cars.
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The battery has a large capacity of 2.56kWh (2,560Wh). This enables the heating and cooling equipment inside the vehicle to operate for long periods of time, making a major contribution to solving the problem of idling trucks waiting in the car, which is a problem mainly in urban areas. You can make a big statement about your conservation efforts. It is also expected to reduce fuel costs, which have remained high in recent years. Fuel consumption due to idling while vehicles are on standby amounts to approximately 300,000 to 500,000 yen per year (according to our calculations), which is a huge cost to truck transport companies who are facing a significant cost increase due to the ever-rising fuel prices in recent years. I can suggest down. Furthermore, since this product is charged using the energy generated by the vehicle’s own alternator while driving, it can be charged to 80% in about 4 hours of driving, which saves the hassle of charging and provides highly efficient energy consumption and charging. It is possible. Based on these product characteristics, environmental issues and 2024 issues (problems that will arise due to the upper limit of annual overtime hours for car driving jobs being limited to 960 hours from April 1, 2024 under the Work Style Reform Related Act) The company aims to deliver these products to truck transportation companies that are engaged in the field of transportation (generic name). In the development of the mass-produced model, we maintained a collaborative structure with Double Clutch Co., Ltd. following the development of the prototype. By collaborating with the company, which owns multiple commercial trucks and develops advanced products for commercial vehicles, we are able to quickly incorporate feedback from product demonstration tests and actual usage scenarios into the development field, thereby making it easier for users to This makes it possible to speedily develop products that meet the needs of customers.
■Double Clutch Co., Ltd.■
HP: http://wdx.doubleclutch.co.jp
・Representative: Koji Nakamoto
・Business content: Engineering work for research and development for commercial vehicles
Planning, manufacturing, and sales of mobility products General freight vehicle transportation
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