400KW EV CHARGERS ARE ON THEIR WAY! ALPITRONIC HYPERCHARGES MERCEDES CHARGING NETWORK

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This episode of the Out of Spec Podcast features an in-depth discussion with Mike Doucleff, CEO of Alpitronic Americas, focusing on the new partnership with Mercedes-Benz to deploy Alpitronic's 400kW Hypercharger 400 units across North America. The conversation highlights Alpitronic's commitment to the US market, emphasizing their "made in America" hardware, which is manufactured in Wisconsin and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Key advantages of the Hypercharger 400 include its 400kW charging capability, quiet operation, efficient power conversion (98%), and robust reliability, backed by extensive data collection from over 50,000 deployed ports worldwide. The remote fix rate is impressive at 67%, and truck rolls for break-fix are needed only once every 20 months on average. The partnership with Mercedes-Benz is seen as a natural fit due to shared values in performance, reliability, and design. The chargers will support both CCS and NACS connectors, with future plans for MCS. The discussion also touches on the industry-wide challenge of achieving seamless Plug & Charge experiences, stressing the need for greater collaboration.