HD Hyundai Infracore (HDI) is introducing a new 35 kWh lithium phosphate battery pack designed for the next generation of electrified commercial equipment.
Although the new HD Hyundai lithium phosphate battery has not been officially released yet (it will be unveiled at Intermat 2024 in Paris-Nord Villepinte next month), the battery pack has been in development since the Infracore era of the Doosan brand.
In 2021, the initial prototypes of the battery were equipped with a customized battery management system (BMS) and thermal protection systems, along with a flexible design architecture that allows for the production of batteries with various voltages and capacities by utilizing different standardized cylindrical nickel cobalt manganese (NCM) battery cells (the image above shows an NCM pack).
The OG Doosan
Various versions of the Infracore battery have been in use in the company’s 1.7 ton mini electric excavators since 2023. Additionally, HD Hyundai currently offers LFP battery packs in 5.8, 8.8, and 11.7 kWh power capacities, but the new ones set to be unveiled are expected to be significantly larger.
They are expected to be large enough to power commercial trucks.
Coming to an electric truck near you
HDI recently announced that they will supply battery packs for Tata Daewoo Commercial Vehicle’s medium-duty electric trucks, and they will collaborate to expand Korea’s electric commercial offerings.
According to a recent HDI release, the global electric commercial vehicle market is projected to grow from 529,400 units sold in 2023 to over 2.1 million units by 2030, based on data from market research platform Markets and Markets.
“We have been able to pioneer the EV market with our proprietary battery pack technology,” says HD Hyundai Infracore CEO Seung-hyun Oh, “Based on such success, we plan to gradually expand the types of vehicles utilizing our battery packs and extend our supplier base to emerging countries and other regions.”
The new battery packs aim to provide a value-oriented and robust solution for companies in the construction, industrial, and marine sectors, according to Power Progress (formerly Diesel Progress). More details will be available when Hyundai unveils the products in Paris.
Electrek’s Take
If their extensive, interactive display at CES hadn’t convinced you already, Hyundai is deeply committed to electrifying job sites worldwide. While they are also exploring hydrogen technology, their strong push to lead the global EV market is evident.
Construction giants like Caterpillar and Deere would do well to remember the lesson Toyota and Honda learned in the 90s: do not underestimate the Koreans.
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