Seven Automakers Unite to Create a Charging Network Across North America

Seven automakers charging network
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.

Main Service Panel | Power Conversion Cabinet | Battery Storage Cabinet | Control & Monitoring Cabinet Recommended SPD for Charging Dispenser

Recommended SPD for Main Service Panel

LocationEquipmentSystemSurge Protector Model#Link
Main-Panel Main Panelboard480Vac MDS750E-480D MDS750E-480D

Recommended SPD for Power Conversion Cabinet

LocationEquipmentSystemSurge Protector Model#Link
ESS {Power Storage Cabinet Power Conversion
System Cabinet
480Vac
Power Input
DS74US-480D DS74US-480D


P/S 120-240Vac
Power Input
DS72US-230S/G DS72US-120S/G


DC/DC Converter
1500Vdc
Power Input
DS50PVS-1500/51 DS50PVS150051


P/S 24Vdc
Power Output
DS220S-24DC DS220S-24DC


Control Unit
Ethernet Cat 6A
MJ8-C6A MJ8-C6A


Wireless P8AX09-6G-N/FF P8AX09-6G-N-FF


4-20mA DLA-24D3 DLA-24D3 v.2

Recommended SPD for Battery Storage Cabinet

LocationEquipmentSystemSurge Protector Model#Link
ESS Battery Storage Cabinet Battery Storage
Cabinet
24-1500Vdc
Power Input
DS220S-24DC




DS50PVS-1500/51
DS220S-24DC

DS50PVS150051


Communications
Ethernet Cat 6A
MJ8-C6A MJ8-C6A

Recommended SPD for Control and Monitoring Cabinet

LocationEquipmentSystemSurge Protector Model#Link
ESS Control and Monitoring Cabinet Control &
Monitoring
Cabinet
24Vdc
Power Input
DS220S-24DC DS220S-24DC


Network Switch
Ethernet Cat 6A
MJ8-C6A MJ8-C6A


Network Switch
POE Cat. 6A
MJ8-POE-C6A MJ8-C6A


Energy Mgnt
RS232
DLA-12D3 DLA-24D3 v.2


Energy Mgnt
4-20mA
DLA-24D3 DLA-24D3 v.2


SCADA Wireless P8AX09-6G-N/FF P8AX09-6G-N-FF

Recommended SPD for Charging Dispenser

LocationEquipmentSystemSurge Protector Model#Link
Charging-Dispenser-2-pole Charging DispenserUp to 1500VDC Power Input DS50PVS-1500/51 DS50PVS150051


Ethernet Cat 6A MJ8-POE-C6A MJ8-C6A

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