Choosing the best battery technology is essential when electrifying your ground support equipment, especially larger airside buses. Because of their frequent starts and stops, severe weather conditions outdoors, and strict safety requirements, the battery you select needs to be safe, dependable, long-lasting, and just as reasonably priced. After extensive R&D and testing in Europe, DINOBUS believes that CATL’s Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries are the best option for its emission-free standing buses. Which is why each DinoBus model uses modern CATL LFP batteries for optimal operation.
Safety
In the aviation sector, safety is absolutely paramount, and this applies to all facets of terminal operations, including ground handling equipment. The outstanding safety features of CATL LFP batteries are well known. In fact, Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries are generally seen as a safer alternative to existing lithium-ion batteries. These batteries have a much lower risk of electrical fires than other lithium-ion batteries because their design is much more capable of avoiding overheating. Since 2025, CATL has achieved the “No Fire, No Explosion” certification. Eliminating the risk of fires and explosions even during internal thermal runaway. They are the perfect option for electric apron buses because of their inherent stability, which guarantees the security of both ground crew and passengers.
Fast Charging
Time is one of the most important assets in the fast-paced aviation environment. Long charging times can easily become a major obstacle for electric buses to thrive, especially those which must be ready to go at all times. Our bus models can be charged efficiently and quickly due to CATL LFP batteries’ fast charging expertise. The overall effectiveness of operations is improved by its quick charging capability, which reduces bus downtime and guarantees that our vehicles are always prepared to transport passengers and crew across the terminal.
Cost-Efficiency
The long-term cost advantages of lithium-ion phosphate batteries are indisputable, despite the fact that their initial ownership cost might be higher than that of other battery types. Over time, however, these batteries end up saving a lot of money because of their long cycle life, lower maintenance needs, and generally high dependability. These batteries provide an affordable alternative option for powering airport shuttle buses by lowering the need for frequent battery replacements. Maintenance downtime is also effectively minimized. CATL LFP batteries used in DINOBUS designs are chosen specifically to give our clients the best return on their investment when it comes to cost.
Temperature Range
Airside operations have to take place in a variety of weather conditions and climates, from scorching hot to freezing cold. CATL LFP batteries are specifically designed to perform optimally across a wide range of temperatures, making them well-suited for use in the terminal. Whether it’s a hot summer day or a cold and windy winter night, they’re the right choice. Their technology maintains their efficiency and reliability, ensuring that our electric shuttle buses can run smoothly and effectively in any weather.
Efficiency in Space and Weight
Weight and space restrictions must be carefully taken into account when designing electric bus designs. Because CATL LFP batteries are already small and light in nature, they are an inherently great option for our electric shuttle buses. Their lightweight design helps to lower the vehicle’s overall weight, and their small size permits more adaptable and effective use of the bus’s interior space. In addition to improving the bus’s performance, this weight and space efficiency makes it easier to maneuver and operate.
Sustainability and Eco-Friendliness
At DINOBUS, sustainability is a fundamental principle of each bus model we offer, and we are dedicated to minimizing the carbon footprint of our business services and buses. When compared to other varieties of lithium-ion batteries, CATL can be more ecologically friendly in operation. Cobalt, a substance frequently linked to ethical and environmental issues, is not used in this particular battery. We can provide our clients with a more climate conscious and eco-friendly ground handling solution by using LFP batteries, helping to create a cleaner and healthier aviation experience.
The need for effective and sustainable ground handling solutions is growing as the aviation industry develops throughout the world. By choosing CATL LFP batteries in the DinoRex and DinoVeloci bus models, we’re promoting the most safe, eco-friendly, cost effective energy source we can offer. These batteries are a great option for electric apron buses because of their many benefits, which include a long lifetime, wide temperature range, quick charging, weight and space efficiency, and affordability. Our customers truly benefit from a dependable and environmentally responsible ground handling solutions provider. By working together, we can transform airside operations and help ensure that the aviation sector has a greener future. Contact our business representatives today to book a meeting.