The 7th and 8th rounds of the 9th season of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship will be held at Berlin Tempelhof Airport

ABB B&R technology reduces battery costs and improves their performance, thereby accelerating the popularity of electric vehicles

ABB e-Mobility will provide charging infrastructure for the Special Olympics World Games held in Berlin in June

This weekend, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship will be held at Berlin Tempelhof Airport in Germany.

This 2.355-kilometer-long, 10-turn airport track is a unique stop on the schedule – the drivers will compete at this historic airport. The track is a very rough concrete apron, not an asphalt road, so it is very challenging to wear the tires and requires careful management of power, which will make the two events more variable and exciting.

Daniela Luzanin, Head of ABB Formula E Partnership, said: “We look forward to the return of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship to Germany, one of ABB’s largest markets worldwide. It is gratifying that the competition coincides with this year’s World Earth Day. FE Formula E and the ABB team are committed to promoting the popularization of electric vehicle applications, reducing emissions and creating a more sustainable future together.”

ABB plays an important role in the German automotive industry, providing robotics and automation solutions and helping it build electric vehicle charging infrastructure. For consumers around the world who are interested in buying electric vehicles, their decisions are largely influenced by two factors: price and range. This makes battery production particularly critical, as batteries account for about one-third of the cost of electric vehicles, and the quality of batteries directly affects the mileage per charge.

Throughout the assembly process of battery cells and modules, ABB helps automakers minimize production costs while meeting key quality requirements, making electric vehicles more affordable. For example, by using the ACOPOStrak conveyor system from B&R, ABB’s mechanical automation division, to achieve continuous single-piece flow of battery production, combined with the X-ray inspection device of Germany’s Exacom, the production line can achieve an inspection speed of 175 batteries per minute. The ACOPOStrak shuttle enables batteries to be positioned and transported with high precision and stability, thus improving the efficiency of production line transportation.

ABB has been at the forefront of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Germany, with a total of 3,519 DC chargers installed across the country, 129 of which are located in Berlin. ABB is also one of 20 companies participating in the HoLa high-performance charging project – funded by the German government, the world’s first megawatt-level charging project for heavy goods vehicles, which will help achieve zero-emission road transportation.

After two Formula E events, the German capital will welcome the next major sporting event in June. From June 17 to 25, the Special Olympics World Games will be held in Berlin. This is the first time that Germany has hosted the world’s largest inclusive sporting event, where thousands of athletes with intellectual disabilities will compete in 26 sports. ABB has been a partner of the German Special Olympics organization for more than 20 years, and ABB employees will once again come to the venue as volunteers to support the event. In addition, ABB will provide and manage the charging infrastructure for more than 60 electric shuttles operating during the Games.

ABB is also actively promoting the development of rail transportation electrification, working with Switzerland-based rail vehicle manufacturer Stadler to help Berlin Transport Company (BVG) achieve more energy-efficient and sustainable transportation. In the German capital, more than 600 subway vehicles are equipped with ABB’s latest generation of traction converters. Replacing 30-year-old vehicles with modern vehicles equipped with ABB’s customized technology not only meets the demand for more reliable and efficient services, but also helps to accommodate the growing number of passengers.

In 2022, ABB acquired PowerTech Converter (PTC), a leading supplier of auxiliary power converter solutions for light rail vehicles and subways, headquartered in Berlin. Its solutions provide the power required for important systems that improve passenger comfort, such as HVAC systems, lighting, safety equipment, doors and vehicle battery charging. The complementary product portfolio helps ABB continue to innovate and develop more energy-saving solutions.

After the two races in Berlin, the competition will move to the legendary Monaco street circuit on May 6. According to the schedule, the ninth season will host 16 races in 11 locations around the world.

ABB is a technology leader in the field of electrical and automation, committed to enabling a more sustainable and efficient future. ABB integrates engineering experience and software technology into solutions to optimize manufacturing, transportation, energy and operations. With a history of more than 130 years of excellence, ABB’s approximately 105,000 employees around the world are committed to promoting innovation and accelerating industrial transformation. ABB has a full range of business activities in China, including R&D, manufacturing, sales and engineering services, 27 local companies, 15,000 employees in more than 130 cities, and online and offline channels covering nearly 700 cities across the country.
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