Chargepoint announces 400kW Chargers - 100 Mile range in 15 mins

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Innovative Features of Express Plus

Speed: Express Plus is capable of delivering up to 400 kW to a single vehicle. The modular architecture scales as demand for power increases.

Dynamic Power Sharing: Utility connections can be oversubscribed and power is intelligently allocated among vehicles based on each battery’s state of charge (SoC) and instantaneous maximum charge rate. Every car always charges as fast as possible to minimize driver wait times.

Driver-Friendly Stations: Large format 20” LED display signals station status from a distance, 10” LCD touchscreen for driver interaction and display of car charging status, instructional videos and more. Integrated cameras enhance security and area lighting improves safety at night. Swing arms make it easy to reach vehicle charging ports in any location and keep them off the ground.

Cost-Effective Operations: Station owners can start small and expand to the highest charging capacity in the industry without any stranded investment by adding Power Modules, Stations and Power Cubes as demand increases. High-efficiency power conversion (> 96% efficiency) reduces electricity costs and wasted energy.

Universal Compatibility: Any EV with fast charging capabilities can be accommodated with up to three different connector types, configurable per station.

Serviceability: Modular components are field installable without any specialized tools or expertise.

Low Maintenance Costs: Minimal moving parts and liquid cooling technology increase reliability and minimize ongoing field service for maintenance.

High Availability: ChargePoint support monitors power modules and stations remotely 24/7. Intelligent diagnostics and machine learning techniques predictively prevent failures and ensure stations are always available for drivers.

Liquid Cooled Cables: Proprietary liquid cooling technology makes charging cables incredibly flexible and lightweight, so they’re easy for drivers to handle.

More info here:

http://www.chargepoint.com/products/commercial/express-plus/

 

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ChargePoint secures $43 million in funding led by Siemens

Electric vehicle charging station maker ChargePoint Inc said on Wednesday it had secured $43 million in financing led by German engineering group Siemens AG (SIEGn.DE), bringing to a close the U.S. company's latest funding round at $125 million.

ChargePoint, the world's largest network of electric vehicle charging systems, also said Ralf Christian, chief executive officer of Siemens' energy management division, would join its board.

Earlier in March, the privately held Silicon Valley company secured an initial $82 million in its Series G funding round, led by German automaker Daimler AG (DAIGn.DE).

Siemens will collaborate on the development of charging stations for the European market, ChargePoint said in a statement. The German company, which already makes its own units and installs and maintains charging equipment, declined to provide further information.

ChargePoint operates more than 34,500 charging ports in the United States and Mexico but is now looking to expand into the highly fragmented European market.

Earlier this week, it said it had obtained a license to become the exclusive operator of GE's (GE.N) EV charging network.

Last month, ChargePoint announced its first European deal, to sell more than 200 of its recently released "Express Plus" systems to InstaVolt, which is installing a network of fast chargers across Britain.

Link: ChargePoint secures $43 million in funding led by Siemens