ABB,the power and automation technology provider,has launched the new Terra SC Duo AC&DC Fast Charging Station for electric vehicles(EV).
Featuring an attached AC charging cable,the new 22 kW AC&DC fast charging station will support both DC and AC charging.
ABB claims the new EV charger supports the Daimler smart electric drive and Renault Zoe through AC charging,in addition to CHAdeMO cars including Nissan EV200,Mitsubishi Outlander,Citroen Berlingo and Peugeot Partner.
ABB's EV charging infrastructure group general manager Hans Streng said the new charging station offers an equal user experience to owners of both DC and AC fast chargeable cars regardless of connection standard and communication protocols.
"ABB will support all relevant charging standards that are adopted by multiple carmakers,"Streng said.
Claimed to be compatible with any charging network or payment&billing platform through open standards based interfaces,the charging station will allow payments through smart-phone,parking management terminals,RFID or pin code access.
The new charger's smart connectivity feature will enable remote monitoring,pro-active maintenance and functional upgrades that offer clients with required tools to assemble customer's precise usage statistics and reports.
By the end of 2019,charging infrastructure solution market is expected to reach$1bn,according to an estimate by ABB.
