Greentech Lead Europe: VitaeMobility, specialists in
e-mobility for business and government fleets and consumers, has partnered with
ABB, the power and automation technology group, to install and manage 50 Terra
Smart Connect fast chargers throughout Belgium. The first installations for the
nationwide network will be in place by the end of July.
ABB’s Terra Smart Connect is the only smart connected charging
station on the market that supports EV charging for VitaeMobility fleets in
30-120 minutes.
ABB will carry out the installations, maintenance and
repair services of the chargers. ABB will also deliver network operating
support services (NOC) and the backbone IT architecture which provides each
web-connected charger with a full range of connectivity features, including
remote assistance, management and servicing and smart software upgradeability.
“Providing customers with data and software services is
critical to shifting driver behavior towards cleaner alternatives. ABB’s
charging infrastructure offering takes into consideration the entire e-mobility
spectrum; from SMART grid interface and software services to technology
offerings that allow customers to tailor chargers to their own needs such as their
own billing solutions. This will create a more direct relationship with EV
drivers,” said Hans Streng, general manager of ABB’s EV charging infrastructure
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The investment by VitaeMobility to create a fast charging
network complements its current business offering, such as a smart car leasing
concept. The collaboration with ABB will enable VitaeMobility to continue its
strong growth curve in the Belgium market.
 “EV adoption offers more than energy efficient
transportation; it helps cut our dependency on carbon-producing foreign fuels,
lessens our ecological footprint by reducing emissions and makes economical
sense since their maintenance and operations are far less costly in the long
run,” said Gunter De Pooter, executive director of VitaeMobility.
ABB to install 200 web-managed DC Fast Chargers in Estonia
ABB recently announced that it will install 200 Terra 51
DC fast charging station for electric vehicles in Estonia. The first charging
station has installed at the Innovation Center in Tallinn.
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