FEATURES OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FOR FREIGHT TRANSPORT CHARGING STATIONS

Abstract

The post-war industrial, agricultural, and transit potential of Ukraine, as well as the desire for European integration, sets ambitious goals for the country in the development of electric transport. A special role belongs to the development of electric freight transport. The development of infrastructure projects, cooperation with market operators, and the perfection of technologies and equipment are important in this. It is necessary to prepare business projects taking into account the export and transit potential of the regions and the availability of electrical capacity. The EU is actively moving towards decarbonization of the transport industry. From 2025, European directives will come into force, setting new goals for reducing carbon emissions (CO2 emission reduction). This long-term centralized program at the EU level provides for a gradual energy transition to climate-neutral transport and a 90 % reduction in emissions by 2040. From 2040, 100 % of new heavy-duty trucks will operate exclusively on clean energy. The EU Green Deal, which aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 55 % by 2030, includes ambitious plans to transition to electric transport, including heavy goods vehicles. With the transition to electric trucks, the relevance of charging stations for this type of transport has increased significantly. The effectiveness of charging stations depends on many factors, including capacity, charging speed, safety and the infrastructure necessary for the full operation of such stations. The article examines the features of the electrical equipment used at such stations and their role in ensuring reliable and fast charging of electric trucks.