With the help of Epyon’s equipment and software, the EV charging station owner will be able to monitor conditions and requirements of the charging station, linking billing and administrative needs.
Netherlands-based Epyon said its DC fast-charging stations, which have been in commercial use since May 2010, will reduce charging time to 15 minutes compared to six to eight hours using a standard alternating current (AC) charger outlet.
The equipment and software provides a range of different charging methods for each of the station connections, enabling it to tailor charging to various start conditions, power requirements and charging times.
ABB Discrete Automation and Motion division head Ulrich Spiesshofer said the transaction gives ABB access to competitive products, key network management software, and a robust maintenance service business model.
ABB said the acquisition follows and is line with last year’s investment in San Francisco-based ECOtality, a clean electric transportation and storage technologies company.
