ABB charging up Singapore e-buses

ABB has won contracts to provide electric bus charging infrastructure to charge 40 single-deck electric buses due on Singapore roads in early 2020.

The orders were received from BYD Singapore and ST Engineering Land Systems, two of the three companies awarded e-bus contracts by the Singapore Land Transport Authority (LTA).

The smart charging solutions from ABB incorporate a future-proof and modular design, safe and reliable operation and remote service and data management, and will pave the way for greener, more sustainable public transportation in Singapore.

ABB’s scope of supply for ST Engineering’s 20 single-deck electric buses includes four 450kW chargers with installation, civil works, project management and commissioning.

Based on the opportunity charging (OppCharge) platform, the solution will allow the electric buses to be recharged in under 10 minutes at key interchanges with an automated rooftop connection.

For BYD, ABB will provide 10 150kW overnight charging systems for its 20 electric buses. Up to two electric buses can be connected and charged sequentially while parked at the depot, enabling all 20 buses to be fully charged and ready to run through the day within 4.5 hours.

“When choosing charging infrastructure for our e-buses, we were looking for a solution that was scalable and easy to install while ensuring the highest levels of safety and reliability,” BYD Singapore managing director Allen Zheng says.

ABB EV charging infrastructure global business head Frank Muehlon says that as cities rapidly develop and grow, ABB is at the forefront of the e-mobility revolution.

“We are confident that our industry-leading technology will continue to play a pioneering role as e-mobility adoption continues to grow in Singapore.”

ABB offers a full range of charging solutions for electric cars, electric and hybrid buses as well as electrification solutions for ships and railways.

It has sold more than 11,000 DC fast chargers across 76 countries.