Man and University of Munich: Collaboration for Rapid Charging of Electric Trucks
An Ambitious Goal
The German manufacturer MAN has partnered with the University of Munich as part of the Nefton program, funded by the German Ministry of Ecology, aimed at accelerating the charging of electric trucks. They have successfully demonstrated a public recharge with a power of more than 1,000 kW and 1,500 amperes, a feat that could potentially add up to 400 kilometers of range in 30 minutes.
A Promising Future
Currently, the rapid charging of electric cars is progressing, but MAN and its partners are not stopping there. They envision power levels of up to 3,000 kW, or 3 megawatts, to reduce the charging time of trucks to only 15 minutes.
Technological Advances
Vehicles like the Li Auto Mega in China are already showing very fast charging times thanks to advanced battery technologies, like the Qilin CTP 3.0. Additionally, bidirectional charging is also being studied, offering opportunities for energy storage and cost reduction for heavy-duty trucks.
Improving Infrastructure
Thanks to these innovations, the goal is to make the charging infrastructure for heavy-duty trucks more efficient. The European Union is also committed to installing a fast-charging station every 120 kilometers on major highways. Similar initiatives are observed in the United States with tests of stations delivering up to 3,000 kWh.
Conclusion
The collaboration between MAN and the University of Munich represents a significant advance in the field of rapid charging for electric trucks. With ambitious projects and developing technologies, the future of electric heavy-duty trucks looks promising.
