Abstract: 

Transport is one of the strongest global greenhouse gas emitters, which is why the decarbonization of this sector is essential for achieving the climate targets. There is still a great need for optimization and innovation, especially in heavy-duty vehicles.

As part of the MEDUSA (Phase II) project, a multi-megawatt (MW) direct current (DC-DC) fast charging station for heavy-duty vehicles and buses is being developed and tested, which is designed for a charging voltage of 1200 - 1500 volts (V). In addition, a 200kW power electronics stack based on the latest Infineon SiC technology is being developed, which enables simple and fast integration as well as MW stacking for future charging stations. A traffic and network analysis will help to select the right locations for the charging stations. An intelligent charging management strategy will ensure the most climate-friendly power supply possible with a technology mix of photovoltaics, battery storage, fuel cells and waste heat recovery. The development of the charging station is supported by the TUW with a life cycle analysis (LCA). In addition, the circularity and the use of critical raw materials will be analyzed, evaluated and optimized.

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Duration: 05/2024 - 04/2027

Funding: Klima- und Energiefonds (Österreichische Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft mbH (FFG))

Project ID: FO999910318

Partners: 

AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH
AVL List GmbH
EnerCharge GmbH
DAU GmbH & Co. KG
Infineon Technologies Austria AG
Montanuniversität Leoben
TU Wien
Virtual Vehicle Research