VitaeMobility, ABB to Deploy a Network of 50 DC Fast Chargers throughout Belgium

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VitaeMobility, ABB to Deploy a Network of 50

DC Fast Chargers throughout Belgium

PR Newswire

ANTWERP, Belgium and ZURICH, Switzerland, June 28, 2012

ANTWERP, Belgium

and

ZURICH, Switzerland

,

June 28, 2012

/PRNewswire/ --

Belgium's

first smart fast charging network allows

carefree electric mobility for all EV drivers

VitaeMobility, specialists in e-mobility for business and government fleets and

consumers, and ABB, the leading power and automation technology group,

today announced a partnership to install and manage 50 Terra Smart Connect

(SC) DC fast chargers at multiple locations throughout

Belgium

. The company

specifically chose ABB's Terra Smart Connect (SC) as it is the only smart

connected charging station on the market that supports EV charging for

company fleets in 30-120 minutes. The first installations for the nationwide

network will be in place by the end of July.

Installing DC fast chargers is a necessary next step towards encouraging the

proliferation of electric vehicles. It provides drivers with convenient access to

state-of-the-art charging infrastructure and reduces range anxiety, a common

concern associated with EV ownership. The investment by VitaeMobility to

create a fast charging network complements its current business offering, such

as a smart car leasing concept, and further demonstrates the company's

commitment towards the ongoing development and support of EV

transportation and infrastructure grounded in a sustainable economic model.

The collaboration between ABB and VitaeMobility will enable the company to

continue its strong growth curve in the

Belgium

market. The EV charging

station infrastructure and services market is set to experience significant

growth reaching 1.6 million units globally by 2015, according to Pike Research.

"EV adoption offers more than energy efficient transportation; it helps cut our

dependency on carbon-producing foreign fuels, lessens our ecological footprint

by reducing emissions and makes economical sense since their maintenance

and operations are far less costly in the long run," said Gunter De Pooter,

Executive Director of VitaeMobility.

ABB will carry out the installations of the chargers and will deliver network

operating support services (NOC) and the backbone IT architecture which

provides each web-connected charger with a full range of connectivity

features, including remote assistance, management and servicing and smart

software upgradeability. Maintenance and repair services will be taken care of

by ABB's local support team in

Belgium

.

"Providing customers with data and software services is critical to shifting driver

behavior towards cleaner alternatives," said Hans Streng, General Manager of

ABB's EV charging infrastructure group. "ABB's charging infrastructure offering

takes into consideration the entire e-mobility spectrum; from SMART grid

interface and software services to technology offerings that allow customers to

tailor chargers to their own needs such as their own billing solutions. This will

create a more direct relationship with EV drivers."

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ABB (http://www.abb.com) is a leader in power and automation technologies

that enable utility and industry customers to improve performance while

lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in

around 100 countries and employs about 145,000 people.

VitaeMobility is a sustainable, integrated company that focuses on effectively

reducing CO2 emissions. Therefore VitaeMobility offers a number of new and

integrated sustainable mobility solutions: innovative car leasing concept, smart

charging infrastructure and production and distribution of sustainable power.