Hofer Powertrain is working on megawatt charging via an Overhead line, a totally different conventional continuous overhead line, this new concept invents by Hofer to provide an easy charging facility to customers, via driving on any highway.
Hofer already filed a patent for this technology and the aim hofer to provide a charging capability, faster, and more convenient for customers.
The Megawatt charging concept allows the vehicle to flexibly recharge via an overhead catenary system on any highway.
The overhead catenary voltage depends on the state of charge of the vehicle battery (SOC), which reaches from 600 V up to 1,250 V. The length of the overhead charging section is variable and depends on the required charging energy per vehicle and the number of cars to be charged. According to the latest calculations of the battery team, the charging power can reach up to 3,000 A or 3.75 MW.
All vehicles moving within a catenary section can be charged and simultaneously use electrical power for traction. At the same time, vehicles can only use electric power for driving, whereby the e-motor power of about 200-500 kW provides pure EV operation in all road and weather conditions. Multiple charging modes allow individual reactions to different traffic volumes.
Current estimations suggest that charging times for commercial vehicles and trucks on highways can be reduced by up to 90 %.
The concept offers a second charging option with a standardized, compatible CCS or MCS charging plug. This means that vehicles can also be charged, for example, in charging parks at service stations and logistics centers or customers’ logistics areas.
By taking this step, the company is sending a clear signal: The cost-efficiency improvement of electric mobility is also essential for commercial transport vehicles such as delivery services and commercial applications. In addition to human-operated vehicles, this flexible and consistently available charging alternative holds great potential for autonomous operations. Vehicles without drivers are not required to comply with the legally binding driving and rest periods, making 100 % permanent operations a reality.
What is the megawatt charging concept?
Hofer Powertrain is working on megawatt charging via an Overhead line, a totally different conventional continuous overhead line, this new concept invents by Hofer to provide an easy charging facility to customers, via driving on any highway.
Hofer already filed a patent for this technology and the aim hofer to provide a charging capability, faster, and more convenient for customers.
What is a voltage overhead catenary?
The overhead catenary voltage depends on the state of charge of the vehicle battery (SOC), which reaches from 600 V up to 1,250 V.
How much time does MegaWatt Charging reduce?
Current estimations suggest that charging times for commercial vehicles and trucks on highways can be reduced by up to 90 %.
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