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NEWS

Accelerating sustainable mobility in

Germany’s biggest city

itachi Energy has won an order from Berliner digital platforms that can be embedded with larger fleet and
Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG), Germany’s biggest municipal energy management systems. Additional offerings from Hitachi
Hpublic transportation company, to supply its Grid-eMotion Energy for EV charging systems consist of e-mesh energy
Fleet smart charging infrastructure, to help BVG transition to management and optimisation solutions and Lumada APM,
sustainable mobility in Berlin, the country’s capital. EAM and FSM solutions, to help transportation operators make
Hitachi Energy will provide a complete Grid-eMotion Fleet informed decisions that maximise their uptime and improve
grid-to-plug charging infrastructure solution for the next two bus efficiency.
depots to be converted in the bus electrification program. Hitachi In the past few months alone, Hitachi Energy has won
Energy’s solution offers the smallest footprint for the connection, orders from customers and partners all over the world for its
as well as low noise emissions and high reliability – three key smart charging portfolio – a sign that Grid-eMotion is changing
requirements for bus depots in a densely populated urban the e-mobility landscape for electric buses and commercial
environment, where space is limited and flawless charging is vital vehicles. Grid-eMotion solutions are already operating or under
to ensure buses run on time. development in Australia, Canada, China, India, the Middle East,
The solution comprises a connection to the distribution grid, the United States and several countries in Europe.
power distribution and DC charging infrastructure, with charging
points and smart charging systems. Hitachi Energy will perform the About Hitachi Energy Ltd.
engineering and integrate, install and service the entire solution. Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a
The solution has a compact and robust design that requires less sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility,
equipment than competing infrastructure, which results in a small industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions
footprint, lower operating and maintenance costs, and higher and services across the value chain. Together with customers
reliability. Typically, Grid-eMotion Fleet requires 60% less space and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital
and 40% less cabling than alternative charging systems; it also transformation required to accelerate the energy transition
provides superior overall system reliability. towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s
“We are delighted to help the City of Berlin in its transition to energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure
quiet and emission-free transportation and a sustainable energy whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value.
future for the people of this iconic capital,” said Niklas Persson, Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed
Managing Director of Hitachi Energy’s Grid Integration business. base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland,
“We feel the urgency and have the pioneering technology and we employ around 38 000 people in 90 countries and generate
commitment to advance sustainable mobility, thus improving the business volumes of approximately $10 billion.
quality of life of millions of people.”
BVG operates Germany’s biggest city bus fleet of around Contact Chuma Mxo, Hitachi Energy, Phone 010 202-5142,
1500 vehicles, which it aims to make completely electric and chuma.mxo@hitachienergy.com, https://www.hitachienergy.com
emission-free by 2030. This requires the installation of charging Social media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachienergy
infrastructure in its large network of bus depots. https://twitter.com/HitachiEnergy

About Grid-eMotion
Grid-eMotion comprises two unique, innovative solutions – Fleet
and Flash. Grid-eMotion Fleet is a grid-code compliant and space-
saving grid-to-plug charging solution that can be installed in new
and existing bus depots. The charging solution can be scaled
flexibly as the fleet gets bigger and greener. It includes a robust
and compact grid connection and charging points, and is also
available for commercial vehicle fleets, including last-mile delivery
and heavy-duty trucks that require high power charging of several
megawatts. Grid-eMotion Flash enables operators to flash-charge
buses within seconds at passenger stops and fully recharge within
minutes at the route terminus, without interrupting the bus
schedule.
Both solutions are equipped with configurable smart charging

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