CirculaCar electrifies industrial and utility vehicles by converting their internal combustion engines to electric powertrains. They design and integrate custom battery systems and electric drivetrains, enabling fleets to transition to zero-emission operations.
Funding
$482.4K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Many industrial and utility vehicles with internal combustion engines contribute significantly to CO2 emissions and air pollution, especially in urban areas. Replacing entire fleets with new electric vehicles is expensive and generates additional waste. Existing electric vehicle solutions may not be easily adaptable to the diverse range and specific requirements of industrial vehicles.
Solution
CirculaCar offers a solution to decarbonize industrial and utility vehicle fleets by retrofitting existing internal combustion engine vehicles with electric powertrains. The company designs and integrates custom LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) battery packs and electric drivetrains, providing a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to complete fleet replacement. Their modular battery pack system allows for series or parallel configurations, supporting voltages from 48V to 400V, adaptable to various vehicle types from light quadricycles to heavy-duty vehicles. CirculaCar also provides expertise in electric powertrain dimensioning, vehicle electric architecture, motorization, and embedded software to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance.
Target Audience
CirculaCar targets manufacturers of industrial and utility vehicles, fleet managers, and owners of existing vehicles seeking to reduce emissions and operational costs by transitioning to electric power.
Features
- Patented electric conversion kit designed and assembled in France
- Modular LFP battery packs (5.5 kWh, 11 kWh, 22 kWh, and 38 kWh) configurable in series or parallel for voltages from 48V to 400V
- Battery packs are repairable with individual cell replacement and recyclable
- Electric powertrain dimensioning based on vehicle specifications (weight, speed, slope, wheel diameter)
- Integration of electric architecture, including braking, power steering, heating, and air conditioning systems
- Motor options ranging from 10kW to 220kW, with or without gearbox
- e-PTO (electric Power Take-Off) solutions for operating equipment at standstill without emissions
- Embedded software for motor control, data collection, and connectivity
- Connectivity platform for real-time data access (consumption, mileage, remaining range, speed, battery percentage) and remote commands
- Fleet management solutions to optimize vehicle usage and maintenance