Online ePOP for Off-Highway
Online ePOP for Off-Highway is the result of a unique cross-industry collaboration — grounded in real-world engineering problems and driven by field-proven expertise:
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Application insight and market definition came from AIE, a leading North American distributor deeply embedded in off-highway operations. Their real-life customer challenges shaped the product’s direction and usability.
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Advanced simulation and hybridization logic was contributed by DSD, a globally recognized powertrain engineering pioneer with decades of experience in cutting-edge electrified systems.
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Agile implementation and product delivery are driven by ZeBeyond, a modern software company focused on making high-tech tools accessible and immediately usable in real-world industrial workflows.
With additional input from OEMs, component suppliers, battery developers, and system integrators, ePOP is more than just a tool — it’s a collective answer to today’s toughest off-highway powertrain decisions.
Off-Highway Stories
Case 1
Target Group: OEM
Target User: Engineering
Application: Defence
Problem Statement
Extend mission range and reduce fuel use within mass and volume constraints of a multifunctional defense vehicle.
ePOP Contribution
Evaluated trade-offs and fuel efficiency gains across architectures and battery technologies for various mission profiles.
Focus:
Increase Range
Case 2
Target Group: Distributor
Target User: Engineering
Application: Agricultural Machinery & Equipment
Problem Statement
Select and size hybrid powertrain for a customer with five distinct power functions with independent duty cycles.
ePOP Contribution
Perform lifetime operational cost analysis of multiple configurations, balancing investment vs. long-term payoff.
Focus:
Reduce Cost
Case 3
Target Group: Supplier
Target User: Sales
Application: Energy Storage
Problem Statement
Identify high-fit customer applications for fast-charge/discharge capacitor tech with limited commercial insight.
ePOP Contribution
Screened thousands of duty cycles and architectures with clear side-by-side technical and economic comparisons.
Focus:
Find the right customer
➔ Customer benefit: Speed to the answer with limited time, people, money
Key Features and main User Steps
Individual Function Cycle
Load in type of functions cycles
Powertrain Architecture
Power- Source and Delivery
Component Technology and Sizing
Cost, Mass and Volume Comparison
All in One Interface
From Simulation to Specification
Key Benefits of the Decision Interface
- Build a business case by inputting cost and investment timelines to identify the best-fit technology
- Evaluate system cost and efficiency across components in a unified dataset
- Generate a specification “shopping list” for the optimal powertrain — including ICE, pump, e-motor, battery, inverter, and more
ePOP Online feature list
1. Application
• Create cycles by function down to millisecond resolution
• Tag each step: Electrical direct, Hydraulic direct, or Mechanical
• Consolidate into a single combined cycle
• Browse Power Delivery Scenarios
• Import cycles from spreadsheet
2. Library
• Baseline component library by technology, size, and power:
• Inverters, Motors, ICEs, Fuels, Fuel Tanks, Batteries, Chargers
• Transmissions, Hydraulic Pumps, Hydraulic Motors
• Define and load custom components (not in trial version)
3. Configuration
• Select components from library
• Build and compare two scenario powertrains
• Choose architecture and power source (parallel or series)
• Sweep for optimal Architecture
• Set number of cycles, operation years, cost parameters
4. Results
• Evaluate optimal % electrification based on cycle, budget, horizon
• Detailed KPI breakdown: cost, mass, etc., by component
• Compare lifetime fuel use: ICE vs hybrid vs full electric
• Export specification “shopping list” for optimal setup
Free Trial
➔ During trials, leverage ready-made load cycles and powertrain examples to jump straight into simulation without setup delays.
Full Version
Define and load custom components
➔ Tailor the library to your exact needs by creating your own motors, batteries, pumps, and more. While not essential for trial users, this feature becomes critical in full deployment—enabling detailed modeling and accurate system evaluation beyond preloaded options.