The power station is designed to replace single-use work vehicles with a multi-functional, zero-emissions, configurable platform.
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As fleets adapt to new environmental standards and operational demands, the search for more flexible, sustainable energy options is growing. DANNAR's self-propelled Mobile Power Station aims to help fleets in these areas by acting as an energy storage solution and an off-road dynamic heavy work machine.
These units are designed to replace multiple single-use work vehicles with a multi-functional, zero-emissions, configurable platform for daily maintenance, seasonal, and emergency response needs.
Mobile Power at Beale Air Force Base
In February 2022, California's Beale Air Force Base added two DANNAR Mobile Power Stations to their operations. These units, each with 250 kWh of battery power, are now stepping in for the base’s traditional gas- and diesel-powered forklifts and scissor lifts.
This is part of a broader move toward electrification throughout military operations.
The modular solution allows for:
- Hundreds of attachments to be placed on the modular design to make the MPS run what fleets need, from an excavator, EV charger, forklift, and more.
- Going off-road and powering electric construction vehicles, agriculture vehicles, EVs going off-road, and more.
- Filling gaps in EV charging infrastructure.
- The mobile power stations are built to provide exportable power, which means they can charge electric vehicles and other gear right on-site. The charging setup on these units is customizable, which makes them adaptable to different needs—a useful feature when you need a reliable, portable power source.
Emergency Response Ready and Cutting Emissions
There’s also potential for the stations in emergency situations. At Beale, for example, the units can be operated remotely from up to a mile away, using hydraulic attachments. This could be particularly useful in hazardous situations like firefighting, where keeping personnel out of harm’s way is a priority.
Another advantage of these electric stations is their suitability for enclosed spaces where emissions are a concern. Beale is using them in hangars for maintenance and repair tasks—areas where gas- or diesel-powered machines could pose a health risk to personnel.
A Solution for Smaller Fleets?
For smaller operations looking at this kind of technology, DANNAR’s Mobile Power Station modular design means fleets can swap out attachments and potentially reduce the number of specialized vehicles needed.
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