Ultra-fast charging

In what it calls a major breakthrough in industrial e-vehicle and e-vessel charging, global engineering group Cavotec has launched its ultra-fast Megawatt Charging System (MCS).

“MCS enables the safe and quick connection of heavy-duty vehicles and ships to electrical power in a reliable, ergonomic unit. As the most powerful system on the market, MCS significantly reduces typical charging times, thereby minimising downtime,” said Jörn Bullert, vice president product management, charging solutions, Cavotec.

The system provides up to 3MW/hr of power from a single connector, providing a turnkey DC charging solution with grid-to-inlet functionality that supports the decarbonisation of industrial vehicles and ships.

Because it is an advanced power management system that incorporates user dashboards and controls, it can significantly reduce charging time and maximises uptime compared to existing combined charging systems.

The system consists of a high-power electronic module, an MCS connector and an MCS inlet as a mating device located on the vehicle. It can operate at three different power levels (350kW, 1MW, 3MW).

It also has an active connector and cable cooling system (included in 1MW and 3MW chargers) and vehicle inlet (included in the 3MW charger).

Cavotec’s MCS has been designed for use with all kinds of heavy-duty vehicles used in a variety of sectors, including agriculture, construction, mining and with e-vessels such as ferries.