Greentech Lead Europe: ABB, a provider of power and automation technology solutions, has been selected by Fastned to supply chargers to more than 200 electric vehicle fast-charging stations in the Netherlands.
The move is expected to bring an EV fast charger within 50 kilometers of all of the country’s 16.7 million inhabitants.
Each of the more than 200 Fastned stations along Dutch highways will be equipped with several multi-standards fast chargers, such as the 50 kilowatt (kW) Terra 52 and Terra 53 models, capable of charging electric vehicles in 15-30 minutes.
The first ABB Terra fast chargers are due to be delivered in September 2013. Construction of the Fastned stations, which will have solar canopies, is expected to be completed by 2015.
The Netherlands is the most populous country to roll out a nationwide fast-charging network. Fast-chargers will be located a maximum of 50 kilometers apart along all highways.
The electric vehicle charging network will be capable of serving EVs offered by all major car brands from Europe, Asia and the USA.
ABB’s open standards-based cloud connectivity solution allows Fastned to create a user-friendly payment and access service for all drivers. The company also provides software solutions for remote servicing as well as connectivity to subscriber management and payment systems.
Each Web-connected ABB fast charger has a wide range of connectivity features, including remote assistance, management and servicing and smart software upgrades. The multi-standard design supports all fast-charging standards and protocols such as CCS and CHAdeMO.
“This countrywide network of locations will lay the basis for the commercially viable development of e-mobility,” said Bart Lubbers, one of Fastned’s founders. “I foresee a race towards faster charging and larger batteries throughout the car industry.”
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