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" ELECTRIFICATION COMES FROM THE NEED TO IMPROVE PEOPLE ' S QUALITY OF LIFE "

ANTTI MATINLAURI ABB ’ S PRODUCT GROUP MANAGER TRACTION MOTORS , IEC LV MOTORS DIVISION
Electrification introduces a circular economy One of the misconceptions of the EV industry is that the machines themselves must be entirely new . As an enabler of electrification , one of ABB ’ s most recent offerings addresses electrification from a different angle , in that it supplies a conversion solution for internal combustion engine ( ICE ) vehicles .
Matinlauri explains : “ A case example of a system we created is called Nasta , which converges existing construction equipment into electric powered ones . Another good example can be seen in short-haul ferry connections . We are working with shipyards and operators to sell them battery or fuelcell powered ferry solutions to create point-to-point connections .”
One of the most urgent solutions in terms of public transport is e-buses — a primary solution for inner-city electrification . ABB is working closely with manufacturers to provide motors , batteries and fast-charging solutions ...
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