New Delhi: The Indian government’s premier policy think tank has installed an ABB Terra 53 fast charging station for electric vehicles at the organization’s office in New Delhi.

The installation by ABB, that leads in electric vehicle charging supports recent proposals by the Ministry of Highways and Transportation and Niti Aayog, which include a pilot project in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in New Delhi, according to a company statement.

NITI – the National Institute for Transforming India – is working to implement the United Nation’s sustainable development goals, which include clean, affordable energy and smart, sustainable cities.

Led by the Ministry of Transportation and Highways, NITI Aayog is spearheading the electric mobility framework in the country. ABB’s 50kW fast charging station can provide a full charge to an electric vehicle in only 30 minutes.

Sanjeev Sharma, Managing Director of ABB India said: “We will continue to deploy and leverage the next level of global, open standard technology to provide the best-in-class reliable and cost effective EV charging experience for Indian citizens living in smart cities. We believe that smart cities are made of smart elements and ABB EV charging technology is one such important element.”

ABB has more than 6,000 units installed across more than 55 countries.

The Terra 53 is based on international charging standards for EVs. The charger converts alternating current (AC) from the grid to the direct current (DC) used by EV batteries. But it can also work with EVs that use AC charging. The station’s robust hardware and compliance with global electromagnetic compatability (EMC ) testing standards ensures safe operation in all-weather conditions.

The Terra 53 can take advantage of the ABB Ability Connected Services digital networking suite portfolio to link the charging station to payment platforms and smart grid systems. The cloud-based ABB Ability connection also makes possible smart trip planning for travelers by indicating where the next recharge stop will be.

ABB Ability, which is based on Microsoft’s Azure cloud computing platform, can also enable the operator to perform several key functions, including remote monitoring and configuring; resolution of driver issues; servicing of equipment with minimal downtime; and the flexibility to connect to any charging network, back-office, payment or energy management solution.