Siemens Smart Infrastructure succeeds in 1MW heavy-duty charge
Prototype Megawatt Charging System [MCS] from Siemens successfully delivered a 1MW charge. Image courtesy Siemens Smart Infrastructure
Siemens Smart Infrastructure has completed the first successful 1MW charge, in a pilot which brought together a prototype MCS charging station from Siemens and a long-haul prototype eTruck.
Megawatt Charging System (MCS) charging can successfully contribute towards sustainable long-distance transport for heavy-duty vehicles.
The charging initiative aims to drive further progress in the sustainable transformation of heavy-duty transport, a high emitting sector.
Specifically, Siemens introduced a prototype of the SICHARGE Megawatt Charging System. Based on an existing portfolio, the MCS consists of multiple SICHARGE UC150 power cabinets, a switching matrix and a customised 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 charge from 20 to 80% in about 30 minutes at a suitable charging station with an output of around 1MW.
Commenting in a release was Markus Mildner, CEO eMobility of Siemens Smart Infrastructure, who said: “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.”
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Growth in the battery electric truck industry is being driven by technological developments in both battery and charger technology.
Heavy-duty vehicles 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 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), MCS is expected to become a game-changer in heavy-duty electrification, states Siemens Smart Infrastructure.
