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Press Release24 April 2024Siemens AGZug
Megawatt Charging System from Siemens delivers 1 MW charge for the first-time during testing
Prototype Megawatt Charging System [MCS] from Siemens successfully delivered a 1MW charge
Growth in the battery
electric truck industry is being driven by technological developments in both
battery and charger technology. The growing demand for zero emission
transportation solutions remains pertinent for long-distance haulage with numerous
opportunities for fleet operators. In combination with the current Combined
Charging System [CCS], Megawatt Charging System [MCS] will become a
game-changer in heavy-duty electrification.
MCS charging can successfully
contribute towards sustainable long-distance transport for heavy-duty vehicles.
To drive further progress in the sustainable transformation of this high
emitting transport sector, Siemens has introduced a prototype of the SICHARGE Megawatt Charging System.
Based on the existing portfolio, the MCS consists of multiple
SICHARGE UC150 power cabinets, a switching matrix and a customized MCS dispenser. The switching matrix is the
central element in the MCS, bundling the output power of the
charging stations and, depending on the requirement, directing the power to the
MCS dispenser. Batteries commonly used in eTrucks could be charged from 20 to
80 percent in about 30 minutes at a suitable charging station with an
output of around one megawatt.
Markus Mildner, CEO eMobility, Siemens Smart Infrastructure, added: “Especially in long-distance transport, electric trucks and coaches will need fast MCS during the legally prescribed driving time break. To ensure nationwide distribution of this, various requirements must be met including on the governmental side. However, the successful test brings us a big step forward on the technology side and underlines our ambition to actively make transport more sustainable.”
The road ahead: eMobility in long-distance haulage with numerous opportunities for fleet operators
Heavy-duty vehicles1 [HDVs] are responsible for more than 25% of greenhouse gas [GHG] emissions from
road transport in the European Union [EU]. Reducing
these emissions is crucial to the EU’s objectives of achieving climate
neutrality by 2050 and lowering demand for imported fossil fuels. To deliver on climate ambitions and improve the EU
air quality, the European Parliament has recently adopted new measures, to
strengthen CO₂ emission reduction targets for new HDVs. CO₂ emissions from large trucks and buses will have to be reduced by 90% as of
2040. By 2030, new urban buses will need to reduce
their emissions by 90% and become zero-emission vehicles by 2035.
The
electrification of long-distance trucking will change the business model of
transport companies and create room for competitive advantage on several
levels. More and more customers of transport companies are attaching importance
to CO₂-neutral transportation of their goods – providers who cannot meet
this requirement will miss out.
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Siemens Smart Infrastructure (SI) is shaping the market for intelligent, adaptive infrastructure for today and the future. It addresses the pressing challenges of urbanization and climate change by connecting energy systems, buildings and industries. SI provides customers with a comprehensive end-to-end portfolio from a single source – with products, systems, solutions and services from the point of power generation all the way to consumption. With an increasingly digitalized ecosystem, it helps customers thrive and communities progress while contributing toward protecting the planet. Siemens Smart Infrastructure has its global headquarters in Zug, Switzerland. As of September 30, 2023, the business had around 75,000 employees worldwide.
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