< PreviousT he new logistics vehicle from Rosenbauer combines a highly fl exible body concept with a new electric chassis. It is the fi rst fi re engine on a fully electrically powered series chassis, the Volvo FL Electric. The FL series came onto the market in 1985, is now being built in the third generation and in the version up to 16-t gross vehicle weight it is mainly used in local distribution traffi c. The chassis has also been available with an electric drive since last year and Rosenbauer is the fi rst fi re service outfi tter in the world to be able to implement an emergency vehicle on it. The drive train of the new logistics vehicle consists of a compact electric motor and a 2-speed gearbox, the fi rst gear of which allows starting with maximum torque (425 Nm) even on steep terrain. The output of the electric motor is 165 kW (continuous output) and reaches a peak of up to 200 kW. The ROSENBAUER PRESENTS THE FIRST FULLY ELECTRICALLY POWERED FIRE SERVICE VEHICLE ON A SERIES CHASSIS motor also acts as a generator, converting the kinetic energy that is normally lost when braking into electrical energy and feeding it back to the traction batteries. Up to six 600 V batteries (lithium-nickel-manganese- cobalt accumulators) with a capacity of 50 kWh each can be installed in the chassis and provide a range of around 300 km. They are charged either via the on-board chargers with alternating current or at external direct current charging stations. The Rosenbauer logistics vehicle has four batteries on board, which provide suffi cient energy for an average logistics operation with arrival and departure, incident lighting (fl ashing lights, ambient lighting, LED interior lighting) as well as the electrical supply of radios, laptops, hand lamps, chargers, etc. The vehicle has a Rosenbauer CAN bus system, the entire lighting, the reversing camera and the rear microphone can be switched via a 10 40 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.pmvmiddleeast.comNOVEMBER 2020 ELECTROMOBILITY“display built into the centre console of the driver's cab. Sockets are installed both in the driver's cab and in several places in the body. The fi re-fi ghting structure consists of three parts, a workshop room with a work surface, two equipment rooms and a spacious logistics or loading area. The lightweight structure is made of aluminium sandwich panels with reinforcement inserts and is 2.1 meters high (interior light) and can be walked upright over the entire length. The workshop room is accessed via a door with an extendable staircase on the right-hand side of the vehicle. The equipment compartments are closed with roller shutters, the equipment deep compartments with fl aps which, when open, serve as step fl aps. The complete range of the Rosenbauer Comfort modular system with pull-outs, drawers, revolving compartments, etc. is available for safe storage and optimized removal of the equipment held in the equipment rooms. Two shelves are installed in the logistics room and four standard roll containers are transported, which are secured with a lock using a special rail system. Loading and unloading take place via a tail lift with a load capacity of 1,500 kg. There is space for up to six roll containers in the rear cargo area of the fully electrically operated vehicle, which due to the fl exible construction concept can be manufactured not only in the present confi guration, but also with a diff erent room layout and equipment. Depending on the requirements of the fi re brigade, a wide variety of logistics concepts can be implemented and, for example, equipment trolleys, as standardized in Germany, can be implemented. Just like the vehicle itself, the roll cages (RTE RC profi les) are a completely new development from Rosenbauer. They consist of a robust and stable frame construction made of anodized aluminium profi les connected with corner connectors and can be loaded up to a total weight of 700 kg. Depending on the transport purpose, they are available in a plateau and frame construction, with a cover plate and shelves, other accessories (forklift runners, crane eyes, towing eyes, straight-line stop, LED lighting) and two or four braked castors. It is operated using a single handle bar that only needs to be pushed down slightly to move the container. If the handle is released again, the brakes are automatically activated and the container stops (dead man's brake). Basically, the roll containers can be loaded individually, but they are also available in fully assembled functional units: grid box, suction point (with portable pump, suction hoses and accessories), power / light (with power generator, distributor and LED fl oodlights), fi refi ghting (for pressure hoses, jet pipes and powder extinguisher) or water damage (with submersible pumps and associated equipment), to name just a few of the numerous variants. 41 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.pmvmiddleeast.comNOVEMBER 2020 ELECTROMOBILITYN owadays, technology has become a key so- lution for challenges faced by companies. The mo- bility industry is also fi nding it diffi cult to overcome issues related to road safety, climate change and the lack of time and space. However, self-driving vehicles are one of the most im- portant solutions towards safer mobility and trust is one of the biggest factor of consideration, surpassing the technical re- quirements and innovations developed by mobility compa- nies today. Driving the industry towards a new era of mobility comes with high degree of re- sponsibility and many years of experience in automated mo- bility. The face of urban mobil- ity is changing rapidly with the parallel evolution of disrup- tive technologies and associ- ated infrastructure. The next 10 years of mobility will bring more change in the way we move than any decade since the invention of the automo- bile; emerging technologies and business models like ride- hailing, autonomous driving and delivery, micro-mobility, and even fl ying cars stand to disrupt profi t pools that are es- timated to exceed US$700 billion (Goldman Sachs 20191). Many of these technologies are already ad- vancing through several phases of testing and implementation and are being applied in for- ward-thinking cities like Dubai. The UAE’s continued investments in renewable energy and growing network of charging stations with several facilities for electric car own- ers, such as assigned parking and exemption from several fees, will achieve a greater local uptake of electric vehicles. This is already poised for wider adoption as automotive manufacturers introduce mass-market mod- els that are more aff ordable and have longer battery range. This is in-line with the Dubai Autonomous Transportation Strategy which aims to achieve 25% smart and driverless transport by 2030. According to the Inter- national Energy Agency, automated driving technologies2 may also be easier to imple- ment in electric vehicles3 due to the greater number of drive-by-wire components. These updates will have direct implications in a future characterized by an environment where we have varying levels of automotive technology and ability, including autonomous, semi-autonomous and conven- tional cars, buses, and trucks. Human behavior and training will need to continue to evolve for these multiple technologies to coexist, further to infra- structure developments such as dedicated lanes. Automated fl eet development that trans- port not only passengers but also goods, could be the fi rst movers in this brave new real- ity, with several cars already featuring electric powertrains and autonomous driver as- sistance systems and the ease of establishing driver training programs, centralized charging management. Similarly, pla- tooning and hybrid engines are making a headway in trucks. Further to the millennials’ shift in preferences changing from vehicle ownership to vehi- cle access, the ride-hailing ser- vice platforms also support the eff orts of the environmentalists towards improving air qual- ity through reduced congestion on roads. As operators make this paradigm shift and showcase the new normal of urban mobility that will con- tinue to see development within buses, rail and two-wheelers, it will encourage greater consumer confi dence and push technology innovation to fi ne-tune existing solutions and inspire new approaches. 1https://www.goldmansachs.com/insights/pages/ gs-research/future-of-mobility/report.pdf 2https://www.dubaifuture.gov.ae/our-initiatives/ dubais-autonomous-transportation-strategy/ 3https://www.theicct.org/blog/staff /future-transpor- tation-autonomous-internal-combustion Per Johansson, general manager, Robert Bosch Middle East By Per Johansson, general manager, Robert Bosch Middle East EVOLUTION OF DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGIES TO TRANSFORM URBAN MOBILITY COMMENT 42 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.pmvmiddleeast.comNOVEMBER 2020STRENGTHENING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION. Ammann NME FZE, P.O.Box 293668, Dubai Airport Free Zone - J05 Dubai - U.A.E. 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