In a press release, both companies stressed their commitment to enabling a zero-emission transport future and “taking the lead in developing tomorrow’s technology today”.
The parties added that the initial testing of the system will result in the progressive deployment of high-power chargers, starting from 1,500 Ampere and eventually extending to the full MCS scope of up to 3,000 Ampere.
“We see momentum for electric transport and our goal is that 50 percent of all vehicles we sell annually by 2030 are electric. To achieve this goal will require infrastructure and MCS is a crucial piece of the puzzle for the infrastructure going forward,” said Fredrik Allard, Head of E-mobility, Scania.
Chris Nordh, Global Head of the Fleet & Transit business at ABB E-mobility added:
“We are delighted to be collaborating with Scania on this milestone pilot, which will set a precedent for the sector and identifies one of the ways we collaboratively approach OEM charging partnerships, effectively verticalizing the technology stack to create great end-user experiences. Today is an exciting day and we look forward to many more milestones to come as we further develop a quality, reliable, and seamless charging experience for fleets.”
From this year, Scania says it can offer trucks with the MCS pre-standard connector to customers with specific and pronounced needs, with production set to begin in 2024. Moreover, ABB E-mobility will introduce the next iteration of its MCS technology in late 2024/early 2025.
