Episode 38 – “Batteries, Chargers, And The Juice Box”: Inside Allen Energy With Todd Allen & Devin Sinclair The GSE podcast

Episode 38 – “Batteries, Chargers, and the Juice Box”: Inside Allen Energy with Todd Allen & Devin Sinclair

2d ago 57:02

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We trace the real state of GSE electrification with Allen Energy, from lead acid to lithium, gate power hacks to mobile carts, and the path toward high voltage and autonomy. Practical fixes, safety truths, and a universal identifier that finally tames mixed chargers anchor a grounded, useful talk.
• Allen Energy’s origin and shift from material handling to GSE
• Lead acid dominance today and lithium’s rising share
• NMC, LFP, and NCA roles with embedded safety and heating
• ACT dual‑port chargers, ActView telemetry, and firmware support
• Gate charging realities and 400 Hz compatibility
• The mobile Juice Box cart bringing power to equipment
• Telematics for remote diagnostics and faster uptime
• Cold weather charging rules and heater management
• Lead‑to‑lithium retrofits, controller parameters, and CAN signals
• High voltage timeline, EV alignment, and standardization needs
• Universal “Todd Box” identifier for cross‑brand charging
• Autonomy readiness with wireless charging and safety considerations
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Chapters

1. Sponsor & Host Introductions (00:00:00)

2. Meet Allen Energy: Origins And Focus (00:01:04)

3. Career Paths Into GSE (00:03:32)

4. Electrification Momentum Across Airlines (00:06:32)

5. Battery Chemistries And Safety Tradeoffs (00:07:12)

6. Chargers, Dual Ports, And Gate Power (00:10:10)

7. The Mobile “Quanticart” Juice Box (00:12:28)

8. Support Network, Telematics, And Service (00:17:00)

9. Cold Weather, Heaters, And Charging Protocols (00:20:20)

10. Future Chemistries And Lead-To-Lithium Retrofits (00:22:16)

11. High Voltage Roadmap And EV Integration (00:26:20)

12. Manufacturing, Demand, And Scalability (00:29:12)

13. Autonomy And Wireless Charging (00:31:08)

14. Universal Identifier: The “Todd Box” (00:34:20)

15. Field Stories, Safety, And Lessons (00:38:12)

16. Events, Conferences, And Closing Thanks (00:42:00)

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