Possibility of having adequate fast charging infrastructure even in Motorway service areas It is important that electric vehicles can cover long distances without any problems. As we know, Autostrade per l’Italia, via Free To X he gave 100 service stations along the motorway network with charging stations. high power (up to 300 kW).
The company subsequently announced that it had invited the first tenders to provide electric vehicle charging services in its service areas. There’s now something new on this front. Really, AtlasThe NHOA Group company, a collaboration between Stellantis, NHOA and Free2move eSolutions, announced that “won the first tender in Italy for the design, construction and management of more than 90 ultra-fast charging points for electric vehicles Autostrade per l’Italia (ASPI)“.
In more detail, I 90 charging stations will be located in 8 service areas on sections of motorway managed by ASPI.. The charging stations will be designed by Bertone Design and feature solar panels and energy storage systems.
Atlante charging stations equipped with ultra-fast charging points up to 400 kW, will be evenly distributed throughout the country, in particular in the service areas of Lombardy, Veneto, Tuscany, Campania and Apulia. At this time, no information has been provided on the exact location of the new charging points.
According to Atlante, these stations will feature an illegal parking detection system for combustion engine vehicles, smart lighting and signage, and Wi-Fi connectivity. Multimedia information totems and a 24-hour video surveillance system will also be installed.
Charging stations will also be equipped POS terminals for paying with bank cards. Finally, they will be usable by all electric vehicles and will be compatible with all charging standards and e-mobility service providers.
Stefano TerranovaCEO of Atlanta, commented:
Our mission is to contribute to the achievement of zero-emission mobility in Italy, France, Spain and Portugal. This award represents a further development of 87 fast and ultra-fast charging points on French motorways from VINCI Autoroutes and strengthens Atlante’s position as the leading independent operator in Southern Europe in the development and management of fast and ultra-fast charging networks. on road infrastructure.
Gabriele TuccilloCEO of Atlante Italia, added:
Increasing the number of charging stations on Italian motorways represents a concrete response to concerns about the incompatibility of electric vehicles with long-distance travel. By making charging easy and ultra-fast even on the motorway, the transition to electric mobility is simplified and contributes to a more sustainable future. These new ultra-fast stations expand Atlante’s presence in strategic infrastructures in Italy, from major airports to ring roads and major highways, allowing Atlante customers to be able to charge their batteries throughout the country without any further worries.
Source: HD Motori
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