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ELECTRIFICATION FEATURE
" We used to call
[Power Cube] an EV
charger but started
referring to it as a
'microgrid' because
there's so many more
potential uses for it. "
- Ted Jacquay, Shyft Innovations
the cube with windmill power generators
ranging from 30-40 kWh. " Our
goal is to capture as much energy as
possible, " said Jacquay.
As impressive as the Power Cube's
flexibility for gathering power is, its best
party trick may be its mobility. It features
a remote-controlled hydrostatic drive
that can position the unit once it is
dropped at the desired charge site. The
max speed of the unit is a relatively turtle-like
5 mph (8 km/h), but thanks to its
airless tires and max ground clearance of
10.5 in. (26.6 cm), the Power Cube is
capable of traversing terrain far more
challenging than a paved lot.
The airless tires are a necessary design
choice, as the demonstrated model reportedly
weighs more than 28,000
pounds (12,700 kg). The final weight
figure for the production version will
vary depending on the size configuration
chosen by the end user, but it's safe to
say transporting the Power Cube will
require more than a U-Haul. Shyft has
not announced pricing structure for the
Power Cube but has confirmed that 10-,
20- and 30-ft (3-, 6- and 9.1-m) configurations
will be available.
Series production reportedly is slated
for late 2023. Though there are other
similar mobile power stations currently
on the market, Shyft believes the flexibility
and mobility of the Power Cube's
design makes it unique.
Shyft also points out that while the
debate for how to fund the charging
infrastructure necessary for the transition
to EVs is ongoing, much of that
discussion pertains to charging stations
along major highways for light vehicles.
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" Last-mile delivery vehicles don't need
that, " said Adams. " They need charging
at their distribution centers. In our
opinion, this is why they're the most
natural use case. "
Jacquay also pointed to the wide
variety of use cases for which the
Power Cube could be implemented.
" We've had a lot of interest from the
government to use these for disasterrecovery
situations, " he said. " The possibilities
really are endless. "

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