Public transport systems around the world are getting ready for an electrification revolution, and ABB is leading the charge with its comprehensive suite of solutions, showcased at Busworld 2019 in Brussels from 18 to 23 October 2019 (Hall 9, Stand 940).
Adoption of e-mobility solutions is the primary focus of many public transport operators as they look to become more sustainable and reduce greenhouse gases and inner-city CO2 levels. The transport industry is responsible for around a quarter of Europe’s greenhouse gas emissions.
“Electric vehicles are a critical part of the mobility revolution,” says Frank Muehlon, Head of ABB’s global business for EV Charging Infrastructure. “As urban areas continue to become more densely populated, developing more sustainable public transit systems will be vital to reducing their carbon footprint and environmental impact. At ABB, we’re committed to developing practical, cost-effective and scalable solutions to facilitate the uptake of more sustainable transport options and enable a more seamless transition towards safer, greener cities.”
On display will be ABB’s high-power HVC 100C and HVC 150C depot chargers and ABB’s latest Panto Up charger, all of which are underpinned by the digital solutions of the ABB AbilityTM portfolio and come with ABB Charger Care to optimize uptime and reliability. Indeed, by connecting chargers, service solutions and people, ABB has been able to diagnose more than 90 percent of the service cases remotely, solving over 60 percent of these cases without any site intervention.
High power connector chargers
Specifically designed to charge larger fleets of electric vehicles in the most optimized way, ABB offers sequential charging for the 100kW and 150kW chargers with a CCS connector. A single power cabinet is paired with up to three depot charge boxes. After the first vehicle has finished charging, the next vehicle will start charging automatically.
ABB’s modular systems provides efficient grid connection for the charging infrastructure. This solution was recently adopted by German public transport operator Hamburger Hochbahn AG, which has opened Germany’s first fully electric bus depot.
To ensure high availability and reliability, medium voltage (MV) SafePlus switchgear, which features a completely sealed system for improved performance and personal safety, dry transformers and the low voltage (LV) switchgear was doubled-up to deliver seamless charging between stations.
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SOURCE: ABB
