Technology, Standardization & Innovation

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Recording of Wednesday, May 07, 2025 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2025 | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 11:27 .

ABB E-Mobility Highlights MCS Standardization and Innovation in European Transport Sector

The content discusses the significance of ABB E-Mobility and MCS (Megawatt Charging System) in the context of product marketing, client perspectives, and market positioning. Michael Thompson is highlighted as a key figure in this narrative. The discussion emphasizes reducing CO2 emissions by 30% within Europe's freight transport sector through electrification alternatives. It underscores innovation's role alongside standardization efforts from 2020 to 2024 for MCS products, with documentation supporting these initiatives. Standardization challenges are noted due to diverse connectors like CHAdeMO, NAC, CCS1, and CCS2 impacting OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers). MAN’s first public charging station launch in 2024 signifies industry progress. Flexibility is crucial; devices must adapt across locations while maintaining high power outputs up to 1.2 MW or more if needed. This modular approach ensures compatibility within an ecosystem rather than isolated units supplying energy alone—highlighting technology's adaptability as essential for success amidst evolving standards and customer demands.

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Speaker

Christopher Thompson
Head of Product Marketing
ABB E-Mobility GmbH
Switzerland

Talk of session: High-Power Application - How Far Can MCS Go?

This session will explore the latest advancements in high-speed megawatt charging, questioning whether current capabilities have reached their peak or if further innovation is possible. The discussions will center on megawatt charging technologies, exploring their future potential in the heavy-duty vehicle market, alongside the challenges of integrating these systems with the electricity grid and ensuring adequate capacity at charging stations.

Further Talks of this session:

Welcome & Setting the Scene (This video is unavailable due to missing publication rights)

Speaker

Sebastian Lahmann
Head of Team Implementing
National Center for Charging Infrastructure / NOW GmbH
Germany

Recording was not authorized for publication.

The Future of Megawatt Charging: Overview of MCS's Role in the Commercial Vehicle Sector

Speaker

Sven Steckhan
Senior Manager - Program Lead Charging
MAN Truck & Bus SE
Germany

To Talk

On the Road: An E-Truck Driver's Perspective

Speaker

Tobias Wagner

To Talk

Panel Discussion (This video is unavailable due to missing publication rights)

Speaker

Kathrin Walz
Smart Grid Engineer
Netze BW GmbH
Germany

Christopher Thompson
Head of Product Marketing
ABB E-Mobility GmbH
Switzerland

Sven Steckhan
Senior Manager - Program Lead Charging
MAN Truck & Bus SE
Germany

Sebastian Lahmann
Head of Team Implementing
National Center for Charging Infrastructure / NOW GmbH
Germany

Dr. Till Kreft
Manager Public Affairs
Milence
Germany

Recording was not authorized for publication.

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