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ABB E-mobility and Scania successfully conduct first test in megawatt charging system development

Zurich, Switzerland – Scania has successfully installed and tested an ABB E-mobility megawatt charging pilot system, representing the next milestone in the development of an efficient, high-power charging solution for heavy-duty vehicles. The technology will allow half the charging time for heavy vehicles.

Both companies are committed to enabling a future of zero-emission transportation and taking the lead in developing the technology of the future. Developing a solution to quickly charge these commercial electric vehicles, which will also provide significant range, is an important step towards increasing sales of heavy-duty vehicles that can be driven without fossil fuels.

Scania’s Next Generation Electric Truck Conducts First Trial with ABB E-mobility’s Megawatt Charging Pilot System (MCS)

The initial test, to prove the technical feasibility of high-current charging, is an important first step for ABB E-mobility’s future MCS system. This will result in the progressive deployment of high power chargers starting at 1500 Amps and eventually extending to the full MCS scope of up to 3000 Amps. This is a charging standard that Scania and ABB E-mobility have invested in and were key to developing in collaboration with CharIN (the MCS standard is expected in 2024).

MCS technology is critical for Scania’s long-haul electric trucks, where both driving time and rest time are regulated by law. The vehicle can be driven for a maximum of 4.5 hours before the driver needs to take a 45-minute break, and during that time the truck needs to charge with enough energy to operate for another 4.5 hours. Due to the size of the batteries, fast, high-power charging is essential.

Test represents a global milestone in the development of the charging system for heavy vehicles

“We see a surge in electric transport and our goal is that 50% of all vehicles we sell annually by 2030 will be electric. Achieving this goal will require infrastructure and the MCS is a crucial piece of the puzzle to move it forward,” said Fredrik Allard, Head of E-mobility, Scania.

As a global leader in EV charging solutions, ABB E-mobility is at the forefront of providing the reliable charging infrastructure and robust service capabilities that fleets require to successfully transition to electric transport.

Collaboration is key to driving the electrification of heavy transport, currently responsible for 40% of global road transport emissions

Chris Nordh, global business head Fleet and Transit at ABB E-mobility, added: “We are delighted to collaborate with Scania on this landmark pilot, which will set a precedent for the industry and identify one of the ways in which we collaboratively approach partnerships. of OEM loading, effectively leveraging the comprehensive technology to create great end-user experiences.”

“Today is an exciting day and we look forward to many more milestones as we develop a quality, reliable, fleet-perfect charging experience.”

Starting this year, Scania can offer trucks with the pre-standard MCS connector for customers with specific and pronounced needs, with production start expected in 2024. ABB E-mobility will present the next iteration of its MCS technology at the end of 2024 / early 2025.

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ABB E-mobility is enabling zero-emission mobility as a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for a more sustainable and efficient future. We are a partner of choice for the world’s largest EV OEMs and EV charging network operators across the country, offering the broadest portfolio of EV charging solutions, from smart chargers for home use to high-power chargers for future bus stations, solutions for electrifying fleets and charging electric buses and trucks. With around 1,500 employees worldwide, ABB E-mobility has sold more than one million EV chargers in more than 85 markets, including more than 50,000 DC fast chargers.

About Scania

Scania is a world-leading provider of transport solutions. Together with our partners and customers, we are driving the shift to a sustainable transport system. In 2022, we delivered 80,238 trucks, 4,994 buses and 13,400 industrial and marine power systems to our customers. Net sales amounted to more than SEK 170 billion, of which more than 20% were related to services. Founded in 1891, Scania now operates in over 100 countries and employs around 57,000 people. Research and development is mainly concentrated in Sweden. Production takes place in Europe and Latin America with regional product centers in Africa and Asia. Scania is part of the TRATON GROUP. For more information, please visit: www.scania.com

GIFs aren’t dead yet. Instagram is updating them and allowing their use in the comments section.

This is good news for GIF lovers. Animated images are popping up in Instagram’s comments section. It was Adam Mosseri, the boss of the social network, who announced the news during a discussion with Mark Zuckerberg, on his Instagram distribution channel.

Admittedly, this is a small feature, nevertheless the update is very real. Until now, it was indeed impossible to introduce an image in the comments. The use of GIFs is only authorized in private messages and Stories.

It remains to be seen whether Instagram users will take advantage of the feature, who have been accustomed to simple text comments for many years. In addition, Instagram updates very, even too late. Facebook and Twitter, among others, have granted this possibility for a long time. Worse still, the GIF suffers from a lack of popularity among younger generations…

In the meantime, Adam Mosseri is still very proud of this progress and took advantage of the interview to make other announcements. Among which, the implementation of the lyrics in Reels. Kind of like karaoke. The functionality is currently in the test phase, we will have to wait a little longer before knowing more.

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Blizzard Entertainment has announced the return of BlizzCon in 2023. As stated on the official website of the studio, the event will once more be held offline at the Anaheim Convention Center from November 3 to 4.

Representatives of Blizzard Entertainment did not disclose other details regarding the upcoming event. The company just published a video showing the moments filmed at past BlizzCon with cosplayers and regular festival goers.

The last offline BlizzCon took place in 2019. In 2020, the festival was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, but a few months later, Blizzard held an event with digital presentations and online activities for fans. The event did not take place in 2022.

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