Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
What kind of battery can power a 300-tonne mining truck or a passenger train? It's certainly nothing like the battery in your phone – or even the one in your car. In this episode of ABB Explains, we go inside ABB's battery production facility in Baden, Switzerland, to explore the world of heavy-duty industrial batteries.
We'll look at the battery chemistry that makes them work (LTO v. NMC), explain key concepts like C-rate, thermal runaway or cycle life, and consider what the road to full electrification looks like for heavy industry.
00:00 Intro
00:27 Cells, units and battery packs
01:09 Assembly
01:43 Capacity and lifespan
03:06 Bespoke designs
03:45 Battery chemistry
05:35 Future developments
What kind of battery can power a 300-tonne mining truck or a passenger train? It's certainly nothing like the battery in your phone – or even the one in your car. In this episode of ABB Explains, we go inside ABB's battery production facility in Baden, Switzerland, to explore the world of heavy-duty industrial batteries.
We'll look at the battery chemistry that makes them work (LTO v. NMC), explain key concepts like C-rate, thermal runaway or cycle life, and consider what the road to full electrification looks like for heavy industry.
00:00 Intro
00:27 Cells, units and battery packs
01:09 Assembly
01:43 Capacity and lifespan
03:06 Bespoke designs
03:45 Battery chemistry
05:35 Future developments
