Polar Power and ZQuip Collaborate to Develop and Supply DC Hybrid Power Systems for the Construction Equipment Industry
Polar Power (NASDAQ: POLA), a DC generator manufacturer, has partnered with ZQuip, a Moog Inc. subsidiary, to develop DC hybrid power systems for construction equipment. The collaboration has produced a compact diesel-fueled charging system for electric construction vehicles, designed to extend range and reduce emissions.
The modular DC charger can be used as a range extender for mobile equipment or as a stationary charging solution. Key advantages include 40% better fuel efficiency in battery charging compared to AC generators, reduced maintenance costs, and lower noise levels. The system allows for quick detachment for servicing and eliminates the need for extensive site charging infrastructure.
Polar Power (NASDAQ: POLA), produttore di generatori DC, ha avviato una collaborazione con ZQuip, una controllata di Moog Inc., per sviluppare sistemi di alimentazione ibrida DC per macchine da cantiere. Dalla partnership è nato un compatto sistema di ricarica a diesel pensato per veicoli elettrici da lavoro, con l’obiettivo di estendere l’autonomia e abbattere le emissioni.
Il caricatore DC modulare può essere impiegato come range extender su macchine mobili o come soluzione di ricarica fissa. I vantaggi principali includono una efficienza del carburante migliorata del 40% durante la ricarica delle batterie rispetto ai generatori AC, costi di manutenzione inferiori e minore rumorosità. Il sistema è progettato per essere smontato rapidamente per manutenzione e elimina la necessità di infrastrutture di ricarica estese in cantiere.
Polar Power (NASDAQ: POLA), fabricante de generadores de corriente continua, se ha asociado con ZQuip, filial de Moog Inc., para desarrollar sistemas de energía híbrida DC para equipos de construcción. De la colaboración ha surgido un sistema compacto de carga diesel para vehículos eléctricos de obra, diseñado para aumentar la autonomía y reducir las emisiones.
El cargador DC modular puede usarse como extensor de autonomía en equipos móviles o como solución de carga estacionaria. Entre sus ventajas destacan una eficiencia de combustible un 40% superior al cargar baterías frente a generadores AC, menores costes de mantenimiento y niveles de ruido reducidos. El sistema permite una rápida retirada para servicio y evita la necesidad de una amplia infraestructura de carga en el lugar.
Polar Power (NASDAQ: POLA)는 직류(DC) 발전기 제조업체로, 모그(Moog Inc.)의 자회사인 ZQuip와 협력해 건설 장비용 DC 하이브리드 전원 시스템을 개발했습니다. 이 협력으로 전기 건설 차량의 주행거리를 늘리고 배기가스를 줄이기 위해 설계된 소형 디젤 충전 시스템이 만들어졌습니다.
이 모듈형 DC 충전기는 이동 장비의 범위 확장용(range extender)이나 고정식 충전 솔루션으로 사용할 수 있습니다. 주요 장점으로는 배터리 충전 시 AC 발전기 대비 연료 효율 40% 향상, 낮은 유지보수 비용, 저소음 등이 있으며, 서비스 시 빠르게 분리할 수 있어 대규모 현장 충전 인프라 구축이 불필요합니다.
Polar Power (NASDAQ: POLA), fabricant de groupes électrogènes DC, s'est associé à ZQuip, filiale de Moog Inc., pour concevoir des systèmes d'alimentation hybrides DC destinés aux engins de chantier. De cette collaboration est né un système de charge diesel compact pour véhicules de chantier électriques, destiné à prolonger l'autonomie et à réduire les émissions.
Le chargeur DC modulaire peut servir de prolongateur d'autonomie pour des équipements mobiles ou de solution de recharge fixe. Parmi les atouts : une efficacité énergétique supérieure de 40% lors de la charge des batteries par rapport aux générateurs AC, des coûts de maintenance réduits et un niveau sonore plus faible. Le système se détache rapidement pour l'entretien et évite la mise en place d'une infrastructure de recharge importante sur site.
Polar Power (NASDAQ: POLA), ein Hersteller von DC-Generatoren, hat sich mit ZQuip, einer Tochtergesellschaft von Moog Inc., zusammengeschlossen, um DC-Hybrid-Stromsysteme für Baumaschinen zu entwickeln. Aus der Partnerschaft entstand ein kompaktes dieselbetriebenes Ladesystem für elektrische Baumaschinen, das Reichweite erhöhen und Emissionen senken soll.
Das modulare DC-Ladegerät kann als Reichweitenverlängerer für mobile Geräte oder als stationäre Ladelösung eingesetzt werden. Zu den wichtigsten Vorteilen gehören eine um 40% bessere Kraftstoffeffizienz beim Batterieladen im Vergleich zu AC-Generatoren, geringere Wartungskosten und niedrigere Geräuschpegel. Das System lässt sich schnell zur Wartung abnehmen und macht umfangreiche Ladeinfrastruktur vor Ort überflüssig.
- 40% improved fuel efficiency compared to AC generators in battery charging applications
- Strategic partnership with ZQuip (Moog Inc. subsidiary) expanding market reach
- Modular design allows quick detachment for servicing, maximizing equipment uptime
- Solution addresses growing demand for hybrid construction equipment amid stricter emissions regulations
- System still relies on diesel fuel, not a fully clean energy solution
- May face competition from fully electric construction equipment solutions
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Polar Power's collaboration with ZQuip creates a strategic entry into the high-growth construction electrification market with fuel-efficient DC charging technology.
Polar Power's new collaboration with ZQuip (Moog Inc. subsidiary) represents a strategic expansion into the construction equipment electrification market. By leveraging their 30+ years of experience in DC generator technology, Polar Power is addressing a significant market need for hybrid power solutions in construction equipment.
The jointly developed diesel-fueled DC charging system offers compelling operational advantages over conventional systems. These diesel-electric hybrid solutions achieve
What makes this partnership particularly valuable is the modular approach to electrification. Rather than requiring full battery-electric infrastructure (which remains impractical at many construction sites), these systems allow for incremental adoption of cleaner technology while maintaining operational flexibility. The ability to quickly detach charging modules for servicing without equipment downtime addresses a critical pain point for construction fleet operators.
This technology addresses several industry pressures simultaneously: tightening emissions regulations (especially in markets like the EU), rising fuel costs, noise restrictions in urban environments, and maintenance challenges. The partnership with ZQuip provides valuable market access through parent company Moog's established position in precision motion control systems for industrial equipment.
For Polar Power investors, this represents a potential new revenue stream in a large industry undergoing a sustainability transition, complementing their existing telecom, military and microgrid business segments.
GARDENA, CA, Sept. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Polar Power, Inc. (“Polar Power”) (NASDAQ: POLA), a manufacturer of DC generators and battery charging systems for sectors including telecom, military, and microgrids, announced a collaboration with ZQuip, a part of Moog Inc. which is an NYSE company, to develop and supply DC hybrid power systems tailored for construction equipment.
Over the past year, Polar Power and ZQuip have jointly designed a compact diesel-fueled charging system aimed at electric construction vehicles. This solution addresses the need to reduce emissions, noise, and operational costs at both urban and remote construction sites. This modular DC charger serves as a range extender when installed on mobile off-highway equipment. It can also be used in stationary equipment for charging electric vehicles and ZQUIP battery modules or integrated as part of a hybrid AC generator.
Construction equipment such as bulldozers, cranes, trucks, tractors, loaders, excavators, and forklifts traditionally rely on large diesel engines that pose significant environmental and noise challenges, especially in enclosed or densely populated areas. The transition to electric hybrid machinery offers significant benefits: lower fuel and maintenance costs, reduced noise, and compliance with stringent emission regulations in regions like the EU.
This collaboration’s on-board DC charging modules eliminate the need for extensive site charging infrastructure and ensure equipment doesn’t become stranded due to neglect. Additionally, the modules can be quickly detached for off-line servicing, maximizing equipment uptime.
Since 1989, Polar Power has been a leader in DC generators that directly charge batteries, offering less complexity, more compact design, and lower cost compared to AC generators. Their generators are about
Arthur D. Sams, CEO of Polar Power, stated, “Our modular charging systems greatly extend equipment runtime on battery power, cutting down maintenance and fuel expenses. Leveraging common battery packs across different machines allows fleet operators to customize capacity, enhancing cost efficiency.”
“Our extensive experience in mobile and stationary battery charging combined with ZQuip’s industry insights as part of Moog Inc.— a global designer and manufacturer of high-performance precision motion and fluid controls and control systems— positions us to address both economic and technical needs of the construction industry,” he added.
“Some might ask why a business focused on transitioning off-highway equipment to cleaner energy sources is introducing a diesel-fueled module,” says Chris LaFleur, Managing Director of ZQuip. “Our customers recognize that site logistics and economics do not always support full zero-emissions operations, but they are still determined to reduce noise and emissions as much as possible. ZQuip’s technology is built to be flexible, enabling their machines to be quickly converted—from a full battery-electric machine to a diesel-electric hybrid—in just minutes.”
About Polar Power, Inc.
Based in Gardena, California, Polar Power designs, manufactures, and sells DC power systems and lithium battery hybrid solar systems for telecommunications and other applications including military, electric vehicle charging, cogeneration, distributed power, and uninterruptible power supplies. Their systems ensure reliable, low-cost energy for off-grid and critical power applications where grid failure is not an option. For more information visit www.polarpower.com or follow on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/polar-power- inc/.
About ZQuip
ZQuip, a part of Moog Inc., develops flexible energy systems facilitating integration of zero- emission and low-emission solutions into machinery for fleet owners and manufacturers. Their interchangeable energy modules can act as energy storage or supply, both inside and outside machines. This innovative technology supports the construction sector and other industries in speeding up their shift toward cleaner energy sources, paving the way for the next generation of off-highway vehicles. To learn more, visit www.zquip.tech or follow on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/zquip.
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