Illinois-based Philippi-Hagenbuch says the tailgate is particularly useful in places where environmental regulations or local laws make even slight spillage undesirable.
The company said the granting of the patent comes at a time of surging demand for lithium-ion batteries as part of the trend towards ‘the electrification of everything.'
The companies say that their OptiMine Analytics technology is particularly useful when it comes to dealing with failing equipment and regular maintenance.