Lincoln Electric plans to design and manufacture DC fast charge electric vehicle (EV) chargers for the U.S. EV market. It has developed a 50kW DC fast charger power module with a scalable architecture to deliver power levels over 300kW, as well as a single charge port pedestal compatible with CCS-1 vehicles.
Production will begin in 2023, leveraging core manufacturing and engineering capabilities in its Cleveland, Ohio, facility, according to Lincoln Electric.
The company said that a reliable fast charger infrastructure that is operable under a broad range of environmental conditions is critical to EV adoption. It said DC fast chargers can charge significantly faster than AC chargers; between 15 and 45 minutes for most passenger vehicles.
“We believe Lincoln Electric’s proven power electronics and extensive domestic manufacturing capabilities could bring tremendous value to the DC fast charge EV charger market,” said Christopher L. Mapes, chairman and CEO, in a prepared statement.
Source: Lincoln Electric
