Electromobility
Drive train becomes a 'universal charger'
At the IAA 2017, Continental is presenting the 'AllCharge' charging system and thus a way out of the inconsistent charging infrastructure for electric cars. The highlight: instead of packing charging technology for different charging stations into the car, the electric drivetrain becomes the 'charger'.
Recharging a vehicle battery is not yet as practical as electric vehicle drivers would like: Either the charging station can only provide slow, single-phase AC charging. Or the charging station offers fast DC charging, but the vehicle does not have the appropriate technology. The expansion of the infrastructure faces a dilemma here: the inexpensive and therefore most widespread single-phase and three-phase AC charging stations mean a relatively long charging time. Unsuitable for long journeys. The powerful DC charging stations are still very rare due to the expensive direct current technology. In addition, many electric cars are not yet able to charge with high DC voltage.
This is why Continental has developed the AllCharge system. The system is an advanced electric drive in which the electric motor and inverter have been upgraded for the additional task of charging. An additional component of this system is a DC/DC converter that regulates an optimum voltage to the battery. Two current paths lead from a cable connection on the vehicle to the battery: either alternating current flows from the charging station through the electric motor to the inverter, where it is converted into direct current, which then flows on to the battery. Or direct current from the charging station flows directly through the DC/DC converter to the battery. Regardless of which charging technology is used , the AllCharge system can accept up to 800 V voltage and outputs of currently 150 kW and in the future up to 350 kW for premium applications. A DC charging power of 350 can provide a range of around 150 km in five minutes of charging time.
The supplier will be demonstrating the AllCharge charging system live for the first time at the IAA 2017.
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