The steady rise of electric buses in Australia’s bus and coach industry is a testament to the growing understanding and acceptance of the new age technology.
While hesitancy and concern dominated the conversation when they first arrived, it was companies like Webasto that calmed the negative sentiments.
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Now, with companies and states jumping on the bandwagon and committing to net-zero goals, it appears electric vehicles will be here to stay – along with the companies that supply the parts to build them.
Global top 100 automotive supplier Webasto have steadily maintained one of the best reputations when it comes to supplying powerful and safe batteries. It’s newest offering – the Standard Battery Pro 40 – is no exception.
Designed specifically for the world’s commercial vehicles like buses and coaches, Webasto’s newest battery not only meets the applicable standards, but is designed to exceed the industry requirements regarding reliability and safety.
In addition to ECE R100 and R10 approvals, the Standard battery system covers the CE specifications for selected mobile machinery as well as a range of safety standards, including ISO 6469, ISO 19014 and ISO 26262 (ASIL level C). The high-voltage battery is protected against the ingress of dust and water in accordance with IP67.
“Unique testing and validation ensuring the highest quality and safety levels are part of Webasto’s automotive DNA,” Webasto EC sales and service director in APAC David Byrne previously told ABC.
“With an in-house design, prototyping and comprehensive range of facilities, Webasto tests and validates all components from cells to full systems.”
Like its predecessor, the Standard Battery Pro 40 is protected by a robust aluminum housing. In a space measuring 960 x 687 x 302 millimetres, it meets the highest requirements in terms of safety, availability and stability.
The standardised battery system weighs 297 kilograms, can be integrated vertically or horizontally into vehicles offering system integrators and vehicle manufacturers maximum flexibility during installation. Thanks to its identical dimensions, the high-voltage battery fits into all installation spaces that already use the previous Webasto standard battery system.
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