ABB E-mobility unveils charging solution for electric buses

ABB E-mobility has announced details of its new HVC360 fleet charging solution for electric buses and trucks, which will help fill the demand for more flexible and efficient charging solutions to enable e-bus fleets to keep running from the space-restricted urban depots.

The charging solution is flexible for any site layout or use case; each HVC360 power cabinet enables the connection of up to four charging stations as far as 100m from the power cabinet itself, while its proven, compact design allows installation back-to-back, side-to-side, or along a wall.

Dynamic charging capability allows the HVC360 to allocate differing levels of power to each charging station, based on the number of vehicles plugged in or their charging requirements, while the unit also supports all charging interfaces simultaneously, from CCS to pantograph.

Add best-in-class power density, offering remarkable power for its footprint, and the HVC360’s unrivalled ability to allow charging forecourts and fleet depots to offer a range of charging options in one place becomes clear, enabling providers to mix and match the perfect configuration for their user requirements.

Another example of HVC360’s global near-term potential can be found in the haulage industry. Nearly 60,000 medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks were sold worldwide in 2022[2], just 1.2% of the truck market as a whole. But with the sector continuing to expand at a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) as high as 47.5%[3], global sales are expected to surpass 1.1 million[4] per year by the end of the decade. Such rapid growth will be necessary to meet the ambitious climate goals of many nations around the world, but can only be achieved if supported by flexible, efficient charging infrastructure, both en-route and in depots.

Accessibility, however, only goes so far if a solution doesn’t meet evolving requirements. Future-proofing technology of this scale is therefore crucial, and the flexibility of the HVC360 ensures it will be easier for fleet operators to adapt as EVs continue to evolve.

As significant as the HVC360 hardware itself, therefore, is the scale of the ABB E-mobility support system which underpins it. The digital tools and services available for remote management and installation, combined with several layers of services and support, provide a superior customer experience. In addition, energy management solutions enable optimal charging performance and energy consumption, helping bus and truck fleets to operate more efficiently both now and in the future.

ABB E-mobility’s HVC360 will be available in CE and UL markets at the end of September 2023.