Compact fast-charging infrastructure for e-buses in Vorarlberg, Austria: Loacker Tours relies on Kempower solutions in Koblach
Loacker Touristik GmbH has installed a modern charging infrastructure for public transportation at its depot in Koblach. The implementation was carried out by vlotte vkw using Kempower hardware. Two C802 Power Units supply ten single-arm CCS2 satellites with 200 A cables. This means that a total of ten charging points are available for the operation of electric buses in the Upper Rhine Valley and on the local bus at Kumma.
E-buses as part of the mobility transition
With this project, Loacker Tours is setting the course for a sustainable future in local public transport. While the company’s coach fleet will continue to be operated conventionally, there will be a gradual switch to electric buses for scheduled services.
By installing the Kempower charging solutions at our site in Koblach, we have taken an important step towards sustainable mobility in public transport. The two power units with ten CCS2 charging points provide a reliable supply for the e-buses on the Oberes Rheintal and Ortsbus am Kumma services – and show that modern charging infrastructure can also be efficiently integrated into existing operating environments,” explains Rolf Loacker, Managing Director of Loacker Touristik GmbH.
Modern charging infrastructure with Kempower technology
The Kempower C802 power cabinets used have a modular design and are optimized for the parallel operation of several charging points. Thanks to the dynamic power allocation and space-saving design, they are particularly suitable for depots with limited space. The permanently installed single-arm satellites with CCS2 plugs also offer a high degree of operating convenience and suitability for everyday use in line operation.
vlotte vkw GmbH was responsible for the planning and technical implementation. As a regional energy supplier with extensive experience in the field of electromobility, it supports local authorities and transport companies in the transformation of their vehicle fleets.
Philipp Österle, Managing Director of vlotte vkw, adds: “The hardware from Kempower impresses us with its outstanding quality and reliability – this is of great importance to us as a regional partner. We also appreciate the close cooperation and flexible support, which make this project a successful milestone for electromobility in Vorarlberg.”
The project in Koblach is part of a broader electrification of public transport in Vorarlberg. Several e-bus lines are already in operation today. The prerequisite for smooth operation is a reliable and scalable charging infrastructure, such as the one implemented with the Kempower solution.
About Kempower
We design and manufacture reliable and user-friendly DC fast-charging solutions for electric vehicles. Our vision is to create the world’s most desired EV charging solutions for everyone, everywhere. Our product development and production are based in Finland and in the U.S., with the majority of our materials and components sourced locally. We focus on all areas of e-mobility, from electric cars, trucks, and buses to machines and marine. Our modular and scalable charging system and world-class software are designed by EV drivers for EV drivers, enabling the best user experience for our customers around the world. Kempower is listed on the Main Market of Nasdaq Helsinki.
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