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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 09, 2026
Filed:
Jul. 02, 2021
Volvo Truck Corporation, Gothenburg, SE;
Sebastien Ragot, Gothenburg, SE;
Sondre Landvik, Gothenburg, SE;
Volvo Truck Corporation, Gothenburg, SE;
Abstract
A battery system for a heavy-duty vehicle, comprising at least one battery section which comprises a plurality of traction battery packs, a hold-and-release mechanism for connecting the battery section to the vehicle at a first point of connection and for enabling quick-release of the battery section from the vehicle in case of emergency, a towing attachment element connected to the battery section and presenting a second point of connection for receiving a towing device for transporting the battery section away from the vehicle by towing, after the hold-and-release mechanism has released the battery section from the vehicle, wherein the first point of connection is different from the second point of connection. The invention also relates to a heavy-duty vehicle comprising such a battery system.