ZERO- Emission AGV technology developed by Numexia and TTS
Swiss transport and power technology expert Numexia SA has adapted its groundbreaking contactless energy transfer technology to pioneer a zero-emission energy solution for Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) in use at container terminals.
Numexia has been working alongside TTS Port Equipment AB to develop its revolutionary technology in creating the new TTS Cassette AGV (C-AGV) range. Intensive research and testing on AGVs carried out on the Numexia virtual terminal, has enabled the companies to develop and test the energy chain technology, which achieves optimal efficiency with zero emissions. Numexia has developed a range of energy transfer systems for different applications, such as the high performance TTS C-AGV platform, which can carry container loads of up to 61 tons, while providing unprecedented maneuverability and flexibility (see separate press release on the TTS C-AGV). The contactless energy transfer technology contains ground-based and vehicle-based segments. The two key components to the ground based system are the power electronics element and coils, which enables the C-AGV to receive energy both under the quay crane and the stacking cranes areas. In addition to the ground based system, the vehicle based system employs the same technology and uses super capacitors to store the energy, which is then used by the specially designed electric wheel motors. “In comparison with other work in this field around the world, Numexia’s technology offers very high efficiency, high power capability, a low electromagnetic field, as well as safety and reliability,” said Jean-Marie Van Appelghem, CEO of Numexia. “The C-AGV range is built on the combined expertise of TTS and Numexia, enabling it to meet zero emission requirements while providing unprecedented maneuverability and performance.”