Schneider Electric delivered 6 universal charging spots for electrics vehicles (EV) to the service stations experimental network Plug to Drive by Total Belgium.

In providing a universal and complete EV charging spot, Schneider Electric answered to Total Belgium requirements with the opportunity to choose between a normal recharge and a fast recharge. These options meet specifications of every EV type : Schneider Electric’s charging spot offers an electric charge of the vehicle by AC current (16 A, 32 A, 63 A) as well as DC current (up to 125 A).

 “By implementing its solution to Total Belgium’s infrastructures and exploitation system, Schneider Electric demonstrates today its ability to make EV charge easy to use and concrete”, said Jean-Paul Brees, Country President, Schneider Electric Belgium. “The comprehensive offer delivered to Total Belgium’ Plug to Drivenetwork will help to collect important data on charging spots usages for electric vehicles in service stations.”

Inaugurated on October 11, 2010, by MM Patrice Brès, Executive VP of Total Belgium, Didier Dubois, Network Director of Total Belgium, in the presence of MM. Etienne Schouppe and Bernard Clerfayt, Belgium Secretaries of State, the Plug to drive network contributes to eco-mobility development by offering security of charging to the first users of EV. These innovative stations are displayed around Brussels, Anvers and Namur.

About Schneider Electric
As a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in energy and infrastructure, industrial processes, building automation, and data centres/networks, as well as a broad presence in residential applications. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, and efficient, the company's 100,000 plus employees achieved sales of more than 15.8 billion euros in 2009, through an active commitment to help individuals and organisations “Make the most of their energy”.
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