Electric propulsion manufacturer eD-TEC has partnered with battery manufacturer E.Battery Systems to develop a high-performance marine battery to pair with the eD-QDrive platform.
The first product is expected to be available in the second half of the year, a 100-kWh bank that supplies more than 200kWc and weighs less than 1,323 pounds. ED-TEC said in a statement that larger systems for boats to 30 meters (98 feet) will comprise a 2,400kW quad eD-QDrive installation with up to 400kWh.
“The battery pack is a core component of the eD-TEC platform, and being able to develop our own eD-TEC-specific, cutting-edge solution completes the eD-QDrive stack platform and maximizes its potential for the marine market,” Marc Jost, chief strategy officer at eD-TEC, said in the statement. “Our partnership with [EBS] to develop high-performance, low-weight battery solutions for the maritime sector will play a transformative role in the marine-energy transition.”
The companies are focusing on high capacity, high power and high C-rate, as well as low weight and low volume with advanced battery monitoring and control integrated into the vessel’s systems. The goal is to create a complete, drop-in electric propulsion package.
“With the first product ready for market in 2023, we are already showing what is possible in a maritime-specific battery that offers a high C-rate in a low-volume, lightweight package — essential elements for marine applications,” said Christopher Schöpf, CEO and founder of E.Battery Systems.
