ABB E-mobility and MAN Truck & Bus have successfully demonstrated a prototype of their Megawatt Charging System (MCS) for electric trucks. The demonstration, which took place at MAN's headquarters in Munich, Germany, saw an MAN eTruck being charged at a rate of over 700 kW and 1,000 A. This is a significant milestone in the development of fast-charging technology for electric trucks, and it has the potential to revolutionize the way heavy-duty electric vehicles are operated.
The MCS is designed to provide a rapid charge for an electric truck or bus during the driver's legally mandated driving break. This will allow electric trucks to cover longer distances without having to stop for extended periods of time to charge. The MCS is also intended to be used for depot charging, where trucks can be charged overnight.
The demonstration of the MCS is a major step forward for the electrification of commercial vehicles. It shows that the technology is now mature enough to be deployed in real-world applications. ABB E-mobility and MAN are now working to commercialize the MCS, and they expect to have it available for sale by 2025.
Key points:
ABB E-mobility and MAN have demonstrated a prototype of their Megawatt Charging System (MCS) for electric trucks.
The MCS can charge an electric truck at a rate of over 700 kW and 1,000 A.
The MCS is designed to provide a rapid charge during the driver's legally mandated driving break.
The MCS is also intended to be used for depot charging.
ABB E-mobility and MAN expect to have the MCS available for sale by 2025.
The MCS is based on the Open Charge Interface (OCI), an open standard for electric vehicle charging.
The MCS is designed to be compatible with all types of electric trucks, including those from different manufacturers.
ABB E-mobility and MAN are working with other companies to develop a network of MCS charging stations.
