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Portuguese company offering a new technology to replace lead-acid batteries in heavy commercial vehicles is looking for new partners in the EU, for pilot installations or commercial agreement

Summary

Profile Type
  • Business Offer
POD Reference
BOPT20250317027
Term of Validity
17 March 2025 - 17 March 2026
Company's Country
  • Portugal
Type of partnership
  • Supplier agreement
  • Commercial agreement
Targeted Countries
  • France
  • Germany
  • Poland
  • Spain
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General information

Short Summary
A Portuguese SME has developed an energy system combining a supercapacitor and Li-ion battery to replace lead-acid batteries in heavy commercial vehicles. This plug-and-play solution cuts operational costs and CO₂ emissions in EU trucks. The company is seeking partners for various collaboration models, including pilot installations, commercial, or distribution agreements. Target partners include logistics firms, fleet owners, OEMs, and automotive parts distributors.
Full Description
The company owns proprietary supercapacitor technology and operates its own pilot production line, ensuring full control over quality and performance. It has strong expertise in electrochemistry, materials and process development, supercapacitor and battery testing, hybridization of energy storage technologies and system assembly. The current market focus is on heavy commercial vehicles, but the technology can be adapted for other markets, including maritime transport. Target customers include truck fleet owners, truck parts distributors and truck OEMs . Key geographical markets are Germany, France, Poland, Italy, and Spain, but opportunities extend beyond these regions. The company team has both R&D and commercial expertise, the company is committed to driving sustainable energy solutions in mobility.
Advantages and Innovations
Our innovative energy system combines a supercapacitor and a Li-ion battery, offering a more efficient and environmentally friendly alternative to lead-acid batteries in heavy commercial vehicles. This plug-and-play solution has been designed for easy installation and full integration into existing truck systems.
Our system outperforms traditional batteries, having an extended lifetime, that reduces replacement frequency and maintenance costs. The system also lowers operational expenses by minimizing idling, cutting fuel consumption, and optimizing energy use. Additionally, it contributes to a lower environmental footprint by reducing emissions and eliminating lead from trucks.
The company ensures a smooth transition to this advanced technology, providing tailored support for clients and partners backed by a strong technical and commercial expertise.
Stage of Development
  • Already on the market
Sustainable Development Goals
  • Goal 13: Climate Action
  • Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
  • Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
IPR status
  • IPR granted

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner
Type of partner truck industry
The partners should be interested in commercialising our product or using our technology in trucks.
Target customers/partners include truck fleet owners, truck parts distributors and Truck OEMs.
Type and Size of Partner
  • SME 50 - 249
  • Big company
Type of partnership
  • Supplier agreement
  • Commercial agreement

Dissemination

Market keywords
  • 06011 - Energy for Transport
  • 09001002 - Trucking
  • 09001007 - Other transportation
  • 06008 - Energy Storage
  • 09001001 - Airlines
Targeted countries
  • France
  • Germany
  • Poland
  • Spain