Transport and Monitoring in Logistics System

Primary lithium batteries combined with HPC (Hybrid Pulse Capacitors) batteries are increasingly used together in the transport and logistics sector to meet the high power and long-life requirements of modern logistics systems.

Overall reasons to choose primary lithium and HPC battery:

• With the development of logistics transportation industry, new requirements for technology are constantly being put forward.
• Different kinds of advanced tracking and management systems, especially the cold-chain transportation needed in drugs and foods, need the long-term and uninterruptible support from the monitoring equipment.
• The foundation support from the battery system wide in operating-temperature range and stable in long life is provided to the wireless management of logistics.

The HPC combining the primary lithium battery can provide instant large current within the temperature range and work permanently, meeting relevant requirements.

This combination leverages the strengths of primary lithium batteries, known for long service life and stable energy output, with the HPC battery’s ability to deliver high pulse currents instantly.

These batteries support various logistics transportation technologies such as GPS tracking, cold chain monitoring, asset tracking, and communication devices crucial for efficient transportation logistics management.

Introduction: Battery Technologies in Transport and Logistics

Primary lithium batteries, especially lithium-thionyl chloride (Li-SOCl2) types, have been widely employed in transport and logistics for over two decades due to their wide temperature range operability, long shelf life, and stable power output.

They power devices like GPS units, cold chain sensors, and asset tracking equipment essential to real-time monitoring and management in transport logistics.

However, some applications require short bursts of high current, which primary lithium batteries alone cannot always deliver effectively.

Hybrid Pulse Capacitors (HPC) complement primary lithium batteries by providing these instantaneous high currents needed for data transmission or device activation without compromising battery longevity.

HPC batteries can supply high pulse currents (up to 5A) and endure extreme environmental conditions (-40°C to +85°C), making them ideal for transport and logistics devices exposed to fluctuating temperatures and demanding operational profiles.

Combining HPC with primary lithium batteries ensures seamless and reliable power for logistics transportation technologies requiring both steady power and high bursts of energy.

Development and Application in Transport and Logistics

The transport and logistics industry has witnessed rapid adoption of IoT, GPS, and RFID tracking systems that demand uninterrupted power to streamline transportation operations and improve fleet, inventory, and cargo management.

The integration of primary lithium batteries with HPC technology supports the required power profile by offering both long operational lifetimes and surge currents needed for wireless communication devices and sensors.

Specific Industries and Usage

• Fleet and Vehicle Tracking: Primary lithium batteries combined with HPC batteries power GPS trackers used in fleet management. These systems offer real-time location, speeding up route optimization and reducing fuel consumption.
• Cold Chain Logistics: In the transportation logistics of temperature-sensitive goods like pharmaceuticals and food, these batteries power sensors monitoring temperature and humidity inside refrigerated vehicles or warehouses, ensuring product safety.
• Asset and Container Tracking: Extended life and pulse power capabilities support RFID tags and intelligent tracking devices that provide continuous data transmission and alert potentially hazardous situations or theft.
• Agriculture and Animal Tracking: Logistics transportation in agriculture benefits from this battery combo powering GPS-enabled tracking devices on livestock for remote monitoring.
• Transportation Infrastructure: It relies on power supply reliability, wide-temperature adaptability, and long-term stability for intelligent logistics.

In transport & logistics systems, it powers IoT devices where maintenance is difficult:

• GPS asset trackers (containers, pallets, vehicles)
• Cold chain temperature & humidity recorders (food, pharma transport)
• RFID & BLE beacons (logistics warehouse, shipping)
• Smart container monitoring devices (location, shock, tamper detection)
• Electronic toll collection (ETC) tags / e-road pricing units
• Fleet monitoring sensors (tire pressure, brake sensors)

Main products  using Li-SOCl₂ in transport/logistics

• • GPS tracking battery (ER34615, ER26500 cells)
  • Cold chain logger battery
  • RFID tag battery
  • Asset monitoring sensor battery
  • Smart toll tag battery