ABB Installs Electric Vehicle Fast Charger Station At NITI Aayog

The Indian government's premier policy think tank has installed an ABB Terra 53 fast charging station for electric vehicles at the organization's office in the heart of New Delhi. The installation by ABB supports recent proposals by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) and NITI Aayog, which include a pilot project in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in New Delhi. The unveiling ceremony was led by Nitin Gadkari, Indian Minister for Highways and Transportation at NITI Aayog's premises in the presence of Amitabh Kant, CEO NITI Aayog and other dignitaries. ABB's 50kW fast charging station can provide a full charge to an electric vehicle in 30 minutes.

#NewsFromNITI: Fantastic display of electric vehicles from @HyundaiIndia, @TataMotors & other Indian manufacturers at inauguration of @ABBIndia & @ChargePointnet Charging Stations at #NITIAayog #ChargingTheDrive #NayiNITINayiDishaNayaBharat pic.twitter.com/MRRvi1DNfp

— NITI Aayog (@NITIAayog) February 15, 2018

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Nitin Gadkari said, "This is the beginning of a new era, a historic and revolutionary step taken by NITI Aayog. Electric vehicles can substitute imports, are cost effective and pollution-free. I urge manufacturers to come into this field early, to 'Make in India' and reap the benefits of this burgeoning sector."

The National Institute for Transforming India (NITI) is working to implement the United Nation's sustainable development goals, which include clean, affordable energy and smart, sustainable cities. Led by the Ministry of Transportation and Highways, NITI Aayog is spearheading the electric mobility vision framework in the country. Also, Kant laid out the vision of transitioning to electric mobility across segments with the commitment of converting NITI Aayog vehicles to electric ones in subsequent months.

Inaugurated two electric vehicle charging points (fast and slow), at @NITIAayog premises, in New Delhi. The impetus to drive the electric mobility revolution in India will come from the adequate availability of charging infrastructure. pic.twitter.com/5A9ZZ5l2Q2

— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) February 15, 2018

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Sanjeev Sharma, Managing Director, ABB India said, "We are thankful and honored to support Indian Government's thought leadership and drive to systematically transform the nation's transportation base to electric vehicles. ABB reinforces its commitment to the nation's future of renewable power generation and clean electric transportation with our global technologies made in India."

The Terra 53 is based on international charging standards for EVs. The charger converts alternating current (AC) from the grid to the direct current (DC) used by EV batteries. But it can also work with EVs that use AC charging. The station's robust hardware and compliance with global electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing standards ensures safe operation in all-weather conditions.

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The Terra 53 can take advantage of the ABB Ability Connected Services digital networking suite portfolio to link the charging station to payment platforms and smart grid systems. The cloud-based ABB Ability connection also makes possible smart trip planning for travelers by indicating where the next recharge stop will be. As a global leader in EV fast-charging solutions, ABB has more than 6,000 units installed across more than 55 countries.