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Press Release24 February 2022Smart InfrastructureZug
Siemens and Nexii unveil easy-to-deploy and sustainable electric vehicle charging concept
Installed in only three days: The charging infrastructure prototype at Siemens’ research and development hub for Electrical Products and eMobility solutions in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, USA.
This
innovative product was rapidly developed and co-patented with Nexii, a green
construction technology company, and is the industry’s first electric vehicle
(EV) charging system to house all necessary electrical infrastructure
components that power EV chargers in an above-ground, enclosed, and low carbon
structure. The above ground design requires minimal disruption to existing
parking lots by eliminating costly, time-consuming, and substantial civics
works and reduces on-site construction waste and environmental impact.
“The
massive growth of electric mobility requires an easy and rapid expansion of a
reliable and sustainable charging infrastructure. This specific concept shows
how Siemens and its partners are working on new, innovative ideas to help support
this growth in the U.S. market. Working closely with partners globally to meet
local needs is very important to us and this cooperation embodies that spirit,”
said Markus Mildner, CEO of eMobility at Siemens Smart Infrastructure.
The VersiCharge XL concept (UL standard) leverages proven power distribution technologies used indoors at
locations like data centers and industrial facilities and elevates them
above-ground in a weather-resistant, outdoor enclosure. With its scaling and
versatile capabilities, this concept is designed to be installed to charge
large numbers of electric vehicles using either level 2 or level 3 EV chargers
in outdoor environments ranging from small office building parking lots to last
mile logistic hubs, and up to a stadium parking lot.
“Construction and transportation are two of the biggest sources of
carbon emissions driving climate change today,” says Stephen Sidwell,
co-founder and CEO of Nexii. “Bringing together Siemens and Nexii demonstrates
the power of rapid ideation and development of solutions to some of the world’s
biggest problems. We’re excited to unveil this initial eV Charger prototype and
look forward to even more innovations we can make working together.”
The prototype was created
using Nexii’s building material Nexiite, which has comparable properties to
concrete with significantly less embodied carbon, as the vertical structure to
support Siemens Sentron Busway systems that connect to power the EV chargers.
To
learn more about Siemens eMobility solutions, visit
http://siemens.com/emobility
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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, 2021, the business had around 70,400 employees worldwide.
Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to cleaner and more comfortable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, the company creates technology with purpose adding real value for customers. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to transform their industries and markets, to transform the everyday for billions of people. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a globally leading medical technology provider shaping the future of healthcare. In addition, Siemens holds a minority stake in Siemens Energy, a global leader in the transmission and generation of electrical power.
In fiscal 2020, which ended on September 30, 2020, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €55.3 billion and net income of €4.2 billion. As of September 30, 2020, the company had around 293,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.
In fiscal 2020, which ended on September 30, 2020, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €55.3 billion and net income of €4.2 billion. As of September 30, 2020, the company had around 293,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.