Surge protection for electric mobility: a solution from Phoenix Contact

In the context of e-mobility, for both the charging station and the connected electric car, surge protection provides a necessary shield against surges caused by lightning and switching operations on the grid

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In the field of e-mobility, both for the charging station and the connected electric car, surge protection provides a necessary shield against surges caused by lightning and switching operations on the grid.

Phoenix Contact solutions

The new Valvetrab EV surge arresters from Phoenix Contact are specially developed for electric mobility. The new product range consists of a combined type 1+2 arrester and a type 2 surge arrester, both available with an optional remote signalling contact. The connectors allow for simple insulation measurement and are mechanically coded, thus preventing incorrect connection. In order to implement the integral protection concept, sensitive components, e.g. for Ethernet communication or the control panel, are protected by suitable type 3 surge arresters, which are already available from Phoenix Contact and are compatible with the new VAL-EV.

Some facts about electric mobility

The market for electric cars is growing exponentially and car manufacturers are increasingly focusing on electric mobility. In a recent note issued by the association Motus-EIn a recent note issued by the association, which brings together industry players, the automotive sector, academia and opinion movements, it is stated that: "while the total number of cars of all engine types fell by 49.5% (around 100,000 registrations compared to around 200,000 in May 2019), BEVs (Battery Electric Vehicles) recorded an increase of 51.7% (1,814 vs. 1,200) and PHEVs (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles) were up 145.82%(1,175 vs. 478) over the same period. Total electric cars are up 78.13% month-on-month and 108.58% year-on-year in the first 5 months of 2020. BEV + PHEV market share stood at 3% in May and 2.6% in the first 5 months, of course numbers heavily influenced by the big drop in conventional powertrains". Before Covid-19, Motus-E forecast 20,000 vehicles registered in 2020, a number that, despite the two-month lockdown, could still be achievable, especially, say the association, "if we quickly restart the fleet segment, today the one most penalised for the well-known reasons of health and the transition to remote working modes".

 

 

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