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45Ah SCiB LTO Bank with DC-to-DC Charging in a Garbage Truck

This working garbage truck uses an Evolution Lithium 45Ah SCiB LTO bank built from 3Ah Toshiba cells, supported by a dedicated DC-to-DC charging setup for controlled charging during commercial vehicle operation.

Garbage truck used in the 45Ah SCiB LTO customer build
Build at a glance

The Garbage Truck Electrical Setup

VehicleWorking garbage truck
Battery45Ah Evolution Lithium SCiB LTO bank
CellsGenuine 3Ah Toshiba SCiB cells
ChargingDedicated DC-to-DC charger
ApplicationCommercial-vehicle electrical support
Preferred charge rangeApproximately 15.6–15.9V
Inside the installation

45Ah SCiB Bank and High-Current Hardware

These installation photos show the 45Ah SCiB bank and the associated high-current hardware inside the truck.

Why this bank

High-Current SCiB Support with Controlled Charging

The 45Ah bank adds strong high-current capability in a compact LTO package. In this vehicle, the dedicated DC-to-DC charger is part of the charging strategy rather than relying on an unverified direct-charging arrangement.

  • 3Ah Toshiba SCiB cells rated by Evolution Lithium at 40C continuous and 75C burst.
  • 45Ah × 40C = 1,800A calculated design-current capability before installation, cabling and charging-system limits are considered.
  • SCiB LTO accepts rapid recharge when the charging equipment is correctly configured.
  • Cable sizing, fusing, charger settings, secure mounting and installation location remain essential.
The battery used

Shop the 45Ah SCiB Bank

Evolution Lithium SCiB LTO battery banks built with 3Ah Toshiba cells

45Ah SCiB LTO Battery Bank

Finished 6S bank built with genuine 3Ah Toshiba SCiB cells. The product link opens the 45Ah variation used for this commercial-vehicle setup.

Nominal bank voltage: 14.4V · Preferred charging region: approximately 15.6–15.9V · Absolute maximum: 16.8V.

Planning a similar installation?

Start with the Vehicle and Charging System

Send us the vehicle type, system load, available charging voltage, DC-to-DC charger details and installation location. We can help assess the bank capacity and charging strategy around the actual application.