Scania and Prinoth announce long-term partnership to accelerate the electrification of snow groomers. The partnership builds on an existing collaboration around winter operations, and what started with the Husky E-Motion, is now expanding to include the latest addition Leitwolf E-Motion.
- Scania has signed a long-term agreement with Italian manufacturer Prinoth, part of the HTI Group (High Technology Industries)
- The partnership will support the electrification of snow groomer models: Husky E-Motion and Leitwolf E-Motion
- Scania’s Core 800 battery packs will power the Husky E-Motion and the newly introduced Leitwolf E-Motion
Snow groomers operate in demanding environments, requiring high performance, durability, and reliability. Scania will supply its Core 800 battery packs, selected to meet these challenges and delivering robust performance based on years of experience in electrified off‑road and industrial applications.
“Collaborating with Prinoth is an exciting challenge for us, as it involves deploying our battery technology in extremely demanding conditions. Snow groomers operate in very low temperatures and steep terrain, moving heavy volumes of snow. This requires batteries that can deliver high power, withstand cold climates, and handle vibrations. We are proud that our technology has been recognised through this long-term agreement,” says Elin Åkerström, Managing Director, Scania Industrial Batteries.
The partnership builds on an existing collaboration between the two companies, that started with Husky E-Motion, the world’s first market-ready fully electric snow groomer, introduced in 2022. Since its launch, the machine has been successfully deployed across multiple markets, including Norway, France, Italy, UK, and the United States. The Core 800 battery has been used in the Husky E-Motion since 2023, demonstrating strong performance, seamless integration, and reliability in demanding winter conditions. The successful collaboration has now evolved into a long-term partnership.
The second machine is the Leitwolf E-Motion, recently introduced by Prinoth. This model is equipped with Scania Core 800 battery packs in top and side orientation, configured to meet higher energy and power requirements, further expanding the electrification of heavy-duty snow grooming operations.
Scania’s Core 800 is a lithium-ion battery pack with an installed energy of 97 kWh and high energy density. Its modular design enables flexible installation and scalability, with systems ranging from 21 kWh up to 624 kWh. The battery features integrated liquid cooling, advanced safety architecture, and a proprietary Battery Management System, ensuring reliable operation, long service life, and optimised performance in harsh environments.
“At Prinoth, we have chosen to continue our collaboration with Scania because of the high quality of their battery systems, which we have tested in some of the most challenging environmental conditions. Scania’s team has contributed deep technical expertise and a strong commitment to meeting our needs, while working together with us to continuously improve our products,” says Roberto Pegoraro, Head of R&D Snow Groomers.
Scania’s industrial battery systems are already used across a wide range of applications, including mining, construction, agriculture, and logistics vehicles, as well as energy storage solutions and airport ground support equipment. The partnership with Prinoth further strengthens Scania’s position as a provider of sustainable electrification solutions for demanding industrial segments.
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