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EV Charging Infrastructure Solutions

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EV Charging Infrastructure Solutions

As the market for EV continues to grow, here are some of the newest infrastructure solutions and products to support EV charging across the world.

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EV infrastructure projections

  • The electric vehicles market is projected to grow from 13.8 million units in 2021 to 64.3 million units at a CAGR of 18.7% during the forecast period (2022-2030)
  • Public charging infrastructure is expected to grow to 13M charging points by 2030, with 39% Level 3/Fast charging stations

Global EV charging ecosystem

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North America

  • AC: J1772
  • DC: CCS Type 1

EU and RoW

  • AC: Mennekes
  • DC: CCS Type 2

China

  • AC: GB/T
  • DC: GB/T

Japan

  • AC: J1772
  • DC: CHAdeMO

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  • 350kW charges to 80% capacity in 20 minutes

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  • 1400kW required to achieve 5 minute cnarge time

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New Liquid (water-glycol mixture) cooled HPC connectors are rated for 500A at 1000V. They feature a 5m cable length, an IP54 rating when connected.

Design considerations

  • Maintain an industry standard form – icon of checklist
  • Cable weight and stiffness – icon of cable
  • Cable heating (no hotter than 60°C/140°F) – icon of thermometer
  • Connector heat dissipation – icon of heat wave
  • Low maintenance cost – icon of dollar sign with a downward facing arrow next to it

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