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Cat dealer Sotreq to market Remote Energy’s anti-idle products in Brazil

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Remote Energy says it has established a formal distributor partnership with Sotreq, the largest Cat dealer in Brazil, to deliver and deploy Remote Energy’s anti-idle products in the country.

Remote Energy’s range of anti-idle products provide an innovative solution for reducing emissions and improving efficiency from mobile mining fleets, according to the company.

During a typical mine haulage cycle, trucks and other large mobile fleet experience multiple events of delay, queueing, waiting, etc. During these periods of delay the equipment is stationary and the engine sits at idle. This idle time can range from 5-35% of total engine hours. The engine’s main function during these periods of idle is to maintain in-cab climate control for the operator driving a small belt driver air conditioning compressor. For a high horsepower engine, this is a hugely unproductive task.

Remote Energy Anti-idle systems resolve this mismatch by providing an on-board energy source that is sized correctly for the task, keeping the critical systems primed while the machine is sitting idle, allowing the main engine to shut down, it explained. While the benefits may seem obvious, the flow on effects of idle avoidance are far reaching across the fleet and operations, according to the company.

Remote Energy General Manager, Chris Baumann, said: “We’re happy to announce this agreement with Sotreq, a clear leader in the Brazilian market for delivering mining technology solutions
to its customers. Sotreq has significant reach and support capability across the region and is the perfect partner for us in rolling out these solutions to customers in Brazil. Our companies
share the same vision, to deliver seamless solutions to our customers, that provide meaningful and tangible operational and efficiency benefits.”

Under the scope of the agreement, Sotreq will market, install, service and support the Eco-Drive and iON-DRIVE anti-idle solutions throughout its network in Brazil.

Remote Energy takes fuel efficiency to next level with iON-DRIVE

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Remote Energy has launched iON-DRIVE – the most compact, fuel-efficient solution in its anti-idle range.

The iON-DRIVE is a roof-mounted DC HVAC system with a built-in lithium-ion battery bank. The battery-powered HVAC system allows the truck’s main engine to shut off at idle while keeping the cab cool, reducing unnecessary idle time. With its purpose built, mine-spec steel assembly coupled with the highly efficient large face evaporator, the iON-DRIVE sets the standard for rooftop air conditioning systems in tough work environments, according to the company.

The iON-DRIVE has the capacity to run the HVAC system continuously for up to 30 minutes, with the built-in lithium-ion battery charged by the haul truck’s main battery bank, via a DC-to-DC charging interface.

Installation of the system on the cabin roof is simple, with the need to connect only two cables to the truck’s battery bank.

“The iON-DRIVE is most suited to haulage cycles with short idle times, allowing for sufficient battery charging from the truck’s main engine,” the company added.

Among the key benefits of iON-DRIVE are reduced fuel consumption and carbon emissions; lower maintenance costs; the extension of service intervals and asset life; the ability to maintain operator comfort; increase available operating shifts; and the ability to improve operating redundancy with the installation of a second HVAC system.

Remote Energy Director, Chris Baumann, said: “We see that the iON-DRIVE provides a simple and unique anti-idle solution for haul truck fleets with lower idle times. With the continued push to find ways to operate more efficiently and reduce emissions, the iON-DRIVE is one solution that is available today, to reduce unnecessary fuel burn at idle.

“With the addition of the iON-DRIVE to our range of anti-idle solutions, we now have a solution for each unique application and can provide idle reduction for various haul cycle scenarios.”