The Swiss group ABB will acquire Dutch Epyon, a leading provider of solutions for electric vehicle charging stations focused on fast charge current and the related network software. Founded in 2005, Epyon is based in Rijswijk, the center has a research and development in Eindhoven and a sales network throughout Europe. On completion of the 50 employees of Epyon around the world will join ABB.
"This acquisition - Spiesshofer said Ulrich, head of Discrete Automation and Motion of the Swiss group - allows access to ABB's products competitive in key software for managing networks and a strong business model for the complete maintenance service Ideally our offer. "
"The brand recognition of the ABB and its strong global presence - said the CEO of Epyon, Hans Streng - will accelerate the growth of a combination deal Epyon-ABB and provide access to key customers and partners. The activity is completed by Epyon existing strong platform of ABB power electronics, from its global manufacturing footprint as well as its network of supply, marketing and service. "
The ABB Group of companies said that the growing number of electric vehicles is driving the development of the global charging solutions including assistive technologies to provide the electricity network software and more sophisticated monitoring systems. It is expected - the company said that sales-charging stations for electric vehicles to multiply rapidly in the next five years and reach 1.6 million units globally by 2015, according to forecasts of Pike Research.
ABB has shown that the rapid charging of DC Epyon are used for commercial purposes from May 2010 and reduced recharge time to 15 minutes compared to 6-8 hours of a charging standard AC power.In addition, the equipment and software Epyon allow the operator of the charging station to monitor the conditions and requirements of the station, combining the administrative and billing requirements. These solutions also allow you to set a range of different methods of charging for each of the connections of the station, allowing you to adjust the charging different starting conditions, power requirements and faster recharging.
ABB has also explained that this acquisition strategy follows and is in line with the investment of last year ECOtality, a San Francisco-based company that operates in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, which enabled ABB to enter the emerging electric vehicle market in North America.
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The Swiss group ABB will acquire Dutch Epyon, a leading provider of solutions for electric vehicle charging stations focused on fast charge current and the related network software. Founded in 2005, Epyon is based in Rijswijk, the center has a research and development in Eindhoven and a sales network throughout Europe. On completion of the 50 employees of Epyon around the world will join ABB. 
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