Epyon Unveils Fast Charger for Electric Vehicles During Nissan LEAF Tour in Amsterdam
By Epyon, PRNESunday, May 9, 2010
Fast Charging Solutions are Ready for Deployment in Europe
AMSTERDAM, May 10, 2010 - Epyon, a European leader in the development and marketing of smart
charging solutions for the emerging electric vehicle market, is unveiling its
latest fast charger for electric vehicles (EV's) in the Netherlands this week
during the presentation of the all-electric Nissan LEAF which is in Amsterdam
for three days until May 12.
Epyon was invited by Nissan for the event to demonstrate the fast
charging technology that is ready to be rolled out within the European
market. "We are very pleased with this opportunity and with the cooperation
with Nissan. It underlines the trust Nissan has in our fast charging system
and infrastructure solutions", explains Johan Peeters VP Sales and Marketing
at Epyon.
Epyon's fast charger will recharge the Nissan LEAF up to 80% within 30
minutes.
The Nissan LEAF can drive up to 160 kilometers on a full charge (US LA4
mode). Studies have shown that the average daily mileage for 80% of the
world's population is under 100 km.
Whereas charging an EV via a regular 230V outlet takes about 8 hours,
Epyon's fast-charging technology can fully re-charge the car in a fraction of
that time, for example in between two meetings. "While you are out of the car
to get a cup of coffee or do some quick shopping, your car could be recharged
and always be ready to go", states Peeters.
The Nissan LEAF will be launched in selected European markets starting in
late 2010.
Elegant and compact
Epyon designed a charging station with elegant and compact outlets which
do not disturb the scenery and fit easily in a local streetscape. A single
fast charging station can operate several of these compact outlets so
multiple EV's can be charged simultaneously from a single charging station.
The intelligent charging stations are remotely configured, managed and
maintained through Epyon's Power-Routing network. This webbased network
offers charging station operators the necessary information and tools to
efficiently run their charging business..
Epyon's charging stations support the international CHAdeMO-standard.
Last month Epyon announced that it had joined the international association
for the standardization of quick-charging protocols. Epyon is one of the
leading European providers of quick chargers equipped with the latest CHAdeMO
communication protocol for charging electric vehicles of major car brands.
For further information please visit www.epyonpower.com
Media Contacts: Ruud van Lieshout, Text 100 Public Relations, +31-20-530-43-44, ruud.vanlieshout at text100.nl; Johan Peeters, Epyon, +31-70-307-62-00, jpeeters at epyonpower.com
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