E-MOBILITY
CHARGING AHEAD
Fast chargers are critical in supporting long-distance travel for battery electric vehicles and alleviating range anxiety. This new rapid charging solution is speeding up the transition
The DC fast charging station
Harry Husted, chief technology offi cer, Borgwarner
F
ast chargers enable quick recharging of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and, as the adoption of
BEVs grows, the availability of fast charging infrastructure is becoming increasingly important. Recent fi gures from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) state that there are approximately three million BEVs on EU roads, with around 75,000 public fast chargers available This translates to a ratio of roughly 30 BEVs for every fast charger, and when counting plug-in hybrid EVs this ratio rises to about 52 cars per fast charger. As the number
of EVs grows, expanding this network of fast chargers will be vital to meet the evolving demands of EV users. In response to this challenge,
Borgwarner, a global manufacturer of electrifi cation and mobility solutions, has introduced its new DC fast charging system to the commercial EV market. Debuted at IAA Transportation Hanover in September, the charging station is described by chief technology off icer Harry Husted as an “excellent solution for rapid charging.” International Transport Manufacturer caught up with Husted during the show to fi nd out more.
SPEED IS KEY The DC fast charger has a scalable power range of 120kW up to 360kW, making it suitable for fast charging commercial vehicle depots and public and high traff ic areas. The conversion from AC to DC voltage happens within the charging station’s power electronics to deliver DC directly to the battery, which substantially reduces charging times. “The unit is fully integrated in one
package,” Husted explains. “It features two charging guns meaning you can charge two vehicles simultaneously, and at 360kW, it’s very high-power. This puts it front and centre of the
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