ABB deploys 30 fast-charging stations in Zurich

Swiss power and automation company Asea Brown Boveri (ABB) has deployed 30 fast-charging stations to Zurich to support the city’s transition to sustainable mobility. The Terra 54 stations will be implemented in central, publicly-accessible locations in the city and surrounding areas. ABB says the solution is suitable for charging electric cars, buses and trucks quickly to add range of 100-300km.
August 8, 2018 Read time: 1 min

Swiss power and automation company Asea Brown Boveri (4540 ABB) has deployed 30 fast-charging stations to Zurich to support the city’s transition to sustainable mobility.

The Terra 54 stations will be implemented in central, publicly-accessible locations in the city and surrounding areas.

ABB says the solution is suitable for charging electric cars, buses and trucks quickly to add range of 100-300km.

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