Seven Automakers Unite to Create a Charging Network Across North America

Seven Automakers Unite to Create a Charging Network

OVERVIEW

Seven major global automakers, including BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, and others, are forming a joint venture to establish an expansive charging network in North America, aiming to install at least 30,000 high-powered charging points across urban and highway locations. This initiative, set to begin operation in the summer of 2024, seeks to enhance the electric vehicle (EV) experience by providing accessible, reliable, and high-powered charging, compatible with all EVs using CCS and NACS connectors. The network will also focus on customer experience, offering amenities and leveraging renewable energy to power the stations.

The venture is not just about expanding infrastructure; it's about setting a new standard for EV charging with an emphasis on customer convenience and integration with vehicle technology. Charging stations will be strategically placed in metropolitan areas and along major highways, with additional services like reservation systems, intelligent route planning, and Plug & Charge technology. This development is in response to growing EV adoption and the anticipated need for more charging options to support the millions of EVs expected on the road by 2030. The network aims to become a catalyst for EV growth, aligning with the U.S. goal of significant EV market share by 2030 and contributing to the broader transition to sustainable transportation.

The rest of this page discusses how to best protect your EV Charger, Energy Storage System, and all the associated components like Inverters, Power Conversion Modules, Power Panels, Battery Chargers, Electric Vehicle Charging Dispensers, Solar Tracking Modules, Sensors, and other alternative energy sources.

Selecting SPDs for EV Chargers and Energy Storage Systems

UL 9540 requires that Surge Protective Devices (SPDs) shall be UL1449 Listed. This means selecting a surge protector is easier than it has ever been. There are only a few choices available for SPDs that are UL Listed for any of the most used surge standards including UL1449 5th Edition, UL497B, and UL497E.

Recommended SPD for Main Service Panel

Location	Equipment	System	Surge Protector Model#	Link
	Main Panelboard	480Vac	MDS750E-480D

Recommended SPD for Power Conversion Cabinet

Location	Equipment	System	Surge Protector Model#	Link
	Power Conversion System Cabinet	480Vac Power Input	DS74US-480D
		P/S 120-240Vac Power Input	DS72US-230S/G
		DC/DC Converter 1500Vdc Power Input	DS50PVS-1500/51
		P/S 24Vdc Power Output	DS220S-24DC
		Control Unit Ethernet Cat 6A	MJ8-C6A
		Wireless	P8AX09-6G-N/FF
		4-20mA	DLA-24D3

Recommended SPD for Battery Storage Cabinet

Location	Equipment	System	Surge Protector Model#	Link
	Battery Storage Cabinet	24-1500Vdc Power Input	DS220S-24DC DS50PVS-1500/51
		Communications Ethernet Cat 6A	MJ8-C6A

Recommended SPD for Control and Monitoring Cabinet

Location	Equipment	System	Surge Protector Model#	Link
	Control & Monitoring Cabinet	24Vdc Power Input	DS220S-24DC
		Network Switch Ethernet Cat 6A	MJ8-C6A
		Network Switch POE Cat. 6A	MJ8-POE-C6A
		Energy Mgnt RS232	DLA-12D3
		Energy Mgnt 4-20mA	DLA-24D3
		SCADA Wireless	P8AX09-6G-N/FF

Recommended SPD for Charging Dispenser

Location	Equipment	System	Surge Protector Model#	Link
	Charging Dispenser	Up to 1500VDC Power Input	DS50PVS-1500/51
		Ethernet Cat 6A	MJ8-POE-C6A

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