In its latest report, the United Nations warns that the world has just 12 years to drastically reduce carbon emissions and limit global warming to 1.5°C. Currently, the temperature is already 1°C higher, and if we continue at this pace, we could see a rise of 3°C. To achieve the target reduction of 1.5°C, it is necessary to reduce carbon emissions by 45 percent by 2030.
Given that almost two-thirds of global carbon pollution comes from the transport and energy production sector, the European Union adopted the Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) to facilitate the transition to more sustainable transport. The regulation enables the expansion of fuel stations charging electric vehicles across Europe. By 2030, hundreds of new charging points are planned, including fast chargers for cars and heavy vehicles and hydrogen charging points.
The global stock of electric vehicles is expected to increase from 7.7 million to more than 85 million in the next decade. This change and infrastructure improvements could significantly reduce the transport sector’s carbon footprint and contribute to the fight against climate change.
Different technologies are used to charge electric vehicles, and the choice depends on the duration of the vehicle’s stay at the place where the charger is located. AC chargers have an effective power ranging from 3.6 to 11 kW, which allows a driving range of 15 to 50 km per hour of charging. Although some AC chargers can theoretically deliver up to 22 kW, in practice, the charging speed is often limited by the car’s built-in converter. Because of their relatively low cost, AC chargers are cost-effective for locations where cars stay longer, such as households or offices. On the other hand, DC chargers are preferred in public places where drivers tend to stay for a short time. These chargers allow fast charging, crucial at gas stations or while shopping, where charging is expected to take 15-30 minutes.
DC chargers are also useful in retail locations where people stay for an average of one to two hours. It is essential to choose the right type of charger depending on the driver’s needs.
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With its experience and time on the market, ABB stands out as a reliable partner in developing infrastructure for charging electric vehicles, combining technological innovations and high safety standards with financially viable solutions. The electrical infrastructure design for charging complies with the IEC 61000-6-3 standard, ensuring high safety for use in residential areas, offices, and public places, such as gas stations. ABB also has independent CE certificates, which guarantee safety against electric shocks and immunity to electromagnetic radiation. In addition, ABB DC fast chargers offer two payment models: membership and payment terminal. In the membership model, electric vehicle drivers opt for one of the offered prices by registering, while in the payment terminal, users simply swipe their credit card to start charging. This flexibility facilitates access to chargers and enables different payment options according to the user’s needs.
ABB provides global services with a focus on remote diagnostics. This technology makes it possible to solve more than 90 percent of service cases remotely, reducing costs and travel time while increasing the charging network’s availability. In other words, proactive monitoring of the charger, with more than 400 monitored parameters, enables quick identification and resolution of problems, further increasing the efficiency and profitability of services.
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