WAE Technologies
WAE Technologies showcased state-of-the-art electrification solutions, supporting the acceleration of the off-highway sector in its journey to decarbonization.
Following its acquisition by Fortescue Metals Group at the start of 2022, WAE - a leader in high performance battery technology developed originally for global motorsport and road car programs - is becoming a leading supplier to the off-highway sector, using its expertise to support Fortescue in its transition to a global green renewables and resources company through the decarbonization of its worldwide vehicle fleet.
In June 2022, Fortescue announced a partnership with Liebherr, who will be using their T264 mining haul truck to integrate zero emission power system technologies – developed by WAE Technologies.
WAE’s line-up includes a DC-DC Converter, featuring a ruggedized design developed for off-highway vehicle applications. WAE’s DC-DC Converter is a 600kW 1.5kV - 1kV stepdown converter for high power loads. Its Silicon Carbide (SiC) technology delivers exceptional efficiency of 98.5%, while full power operation takes place at ambient temperature of 50oC.
“Technologies have been at the apex of the development of high-performance battery and electrification systems for more than two decades,” says Dave Rawlins, Head of Technology, WAE. “As part of the Fortescue family, our state-of-the-art technology is increasingly being applied to the off-highway sector, supporting the business as it transitions to a clean, green global fleet. Our technology has the potential to accelerate the decarbonization of any off-highway vehicle.”