Revolutionary Technology

For many manufacturers, a new product is just the sum of its new individual parts – in most cases, this means renewing components and further developing existing ideas. Not so with Rosenbauer. For the RT, its developers not only improved what was already there but also reconsidered the entire firefighting vehicle concept. The requirement was clear – this model had to represent the future of firefighting vehicles.
 

The RT – A Milestone

Yes, the RT is electric. But that's not its only revolutionary quality. The electric drive is just the starting point of a long series of unique design features that offer essential advantages: for deployment, the operations management system, the scene surroundings - and above all, for the emergency crews.
The RT was not just designed to be state-of-the-art in terms of technology. The goal was to meet the future requirements of today's fire services. This makes the services already today. This makes the RT not just a milestone for Rosenbauer but also for the entire firefighting industry.

 

The Rosenbauer Hybrid System

The RT has a charging capacity of up to 150 kW, which means that the in-built batteries reach full efficiency again in almost no time. This means that purely electric and, therefore, an emission-free short-range operation is not a problem, even when used frequently in big cities. Due to the built-in range extender, the RT can also run on diesel when needed without any limitations.


Flexible Charging

 

The batteries of the RT can be charged with a three-phase alternating current (AC: 11 kW or 22 kW) from a high-voltage industrial socket without the need for a special adapter. For back-to-back deployments, direct current (DC) charging stations ensure minimal charging times. With a full power input of 150 kW, charging for just 15 minutes is enough to raise the level of the 100 kWh energy storage device from 50 % to 80 %.

 

 

How long does one battery charge last? Which jobs can be performed using only electronic systems?

The table below shows three typical operational scenarios with their average energy requirements. This shows how long the 100 kWh batteries can drive the RT through purely electric means and how much recharging is required for emission-free operation.