Grid transformation, ABB to invest $200 million in Europe over the next three years
The investment includes a new $100 million facility in Dalmine, Northern Italy, to support growing demand for air-insulated and SF₆-free switchgear and breakers.
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ACT Expo 2025, ABB E-mobility expands EV charging portfolio with three new products
These are the field-upgradable A200/300 All-in-One chargers, the MCS1200 Megawatt Charging System for heavy-duty vehicles, and the ChargeDock Dispenser for flexible depot charging. "Unlike conventional chargers, where a user interface failure can disable the entire system, our architecture ensures c...
ABB E-mobility and MAN successful test megawatt charging on the new eTruck
As communicated by ABB, the testing took place at MAN in Munich, where full MCS capability was demonstrated using proof-of-concept chargers built on the Terra High Power platform. With charging sessions exceeding 700V and 1,000A the results validated system stability for long-duration, as well as hi...
[Video] Retrofit, Nuh Cement’s haul truck becomes electric thanks to ABB
In addition to overall system engineering, ABB’s contribution to the project included a patented BORDLINE CC200, traction battery, an air-cooled traction motor, vehicle control electronics, a battery thermal management system, and a DC Fast charger.
MAN and ABB E-mobility make advancements in view of megawatt charging for the new eTruck
The MAN eTruck was charged with more than 700 kW and 1,000 A at an MCS charging station from ABB E-mobility. With the finalisation of the MCS standard, charging capacities of over one megawatt will already be possible. This will result in a significant improvement in charging times.
MAN to cooperate with ABB E-mobility on megawatt charging systems and more
"At MCS, we are working with players from the entire sector to enable charging capacities in the megawatt range in the future and thus sustainable and economical long-distance heavy goods and passenger transport. By cooperating with ABB E-mobility, we can tackle the challenges of the new technology ...
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“The Battery Cycle” is our new special feature exploring the world of batteries for commercial EVs. Browse it here!
In collaboration with our sister platforms Sustainable Bus and Powertrain International, Sustainable Truck&Van has launched “The Battery Cycle”, a special feature aimed at exploring, through technical article, the world of batteries for commercial and industrial EVs. The issue is available online, a...
IAA Media Summit 2026. We attended the traditional event that anticipates IAA Transportation
As media partners of the international event, our editorial staff attended once again the traditional IAA Media Summit, held on June 8 and 9 in Frankfurt. Two days of debates, conferences and presentations for the benefit of a selection of media representatives. IAA Transportation will open its door...
Electric trucks, Scania to invest 70 million euros in France to enhance production
According to the truck maker, the investment includes an extension of the existing facility and the adaptation of assembly lines for electric truck production. Angers has been part of Scania’s industrial system for more than three decades and plays an important role in serving customers in France an...
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ABB to increase its footprint in the US by acquiring charging infrastructure specialist InCharge Energy
ABB had already acquired 10 percent stake of the company back in 2020. Now, its interest has increased to around 60 percent of issued share capital. Also, ABB increased majority stake in Chinese EV charging provider Chargedot Shanghai New Energy Technology from 67 to 80 percent.
Monitoring EV fleets and charging infrastructure, ABB and Amazon Web Services to join forces
The solution has been named 'PANION EV Charge Planning'; it will allow operators to better monitor energy usage and schedule charging across their fleets. Such a solution provides a scalable, secure, and easily customizable software alternative.
Welcome Hitachi Energy, the new name of Hitachi ABB Power Grids
Hitachi Energy has set targets to become carbon-neutral in its own operations and it expects to hit the first-step target achieving 100% fossil-free electricity in its own operations by 2022.
Terra 360 is ABB’s fastest charger for electric cars, vans and trucks
The Terra 360 chargers can also be installed on an organization’s commercial premises to charge electric fleet cars, vans and trucks. This gives owners the flexibility to charge up to four vehicles overnight or to give a quick refill to their EVs in the day.
Hitachi Construction Machinery and ABB to collaborate on full battery dump truck
ABB will develop the on-board energy storage systems by customizing an existing product and Hitachi Construction Machinery will lead the overall design and development of the dynamic charging battery dump truck utilizing the technology of its existing rigid dump truck with trolley as its base, effec...
