Siemens Smart Infrastructure has carried out the first successful 1 MW charge as part of a pilot project. The prototypes of a Siemens MCS charging station and a long-distance electric truck from a renowned manufacturer were used. In combination with the Combined Charging System (CCS), the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) will decisively change the electrification of heavy commercial vehicles, according to Siemens. Siemens Smart Infrastructure is therefore showing, among other things, a prototype of the SICHARGE megawatt charging system at the IAA TRANSPORTATION 2024. It consists of several SICHARGE UC150 control cabinets, a switching matrix and a special MCS dispenser. The switching matrix is the central element in the MCS, which bundles the output power of the charging stations and forwards it to the MCS dispenser as required.
The batteries commonly used in e-trucks can be charged from 20 to 80 percent in around 30 minutes at a suitable charging station with an output of around one megawatt. Markus Mildner, CEO eMobility at Siemens Smart Infrastructure, says: "Especially in long-distance transport, it is crucial that electric trucks and buses have a fast MCS available during the legally prescribed rest periods. In order to ensure widespread distribution, various requirements must be met - including on the government side. The test success takes us a big step forward technologically and underlines our efforts to actively make the transport system more sustainable." For Siemens, one thing is clear: the electrification of long-distance truck transport is increasingly changing the business model of transport companies and thus creating space for competitive advantages. With the megawatt charging system, Siemens Smart Infrastructure has addressed this future topic, which can be seen at the IAA TRANSPORTATION
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