Redefining the Reliability of EV
Charging
CLEVELAND, Dec. 1, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LECO) (the
"Company") introduces the Velion™ DC Fast Charger for Electric
Vehicles, a Level 3 DC fast charger platform that delivers fast
charging speeds with unparalleled reliability for the ultimate
performance and uptime. Designed with industrial-grade components,
the Velion™ leverages Lincoln Electric's more than a century
of experience designing, testing and building high-quality
industrial equipment that has stood the test of time, including 50+
years of experience manufacturing rugged, reliable electric power
conversion systems for a wide range of harsh outdoor operating
environments.
"The Velion™ is designed to meet the stringent needs of
Charge Point Operators (CPOs) who install, operate and manage
networks of charging stations as well as businesses with EV fleets
requiring reliable, fast charging," said Steven Sumner, Vice President, Corporate
Innovation, Lincoln Electric. "Our DCFC charger is also the first
and only American-designed and American-made EV charger to not only
meet, but exceed, the requirements of the federal government's
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program
(NEVI)."
The inaugural 150kW Velion DC fast charger exceeds 75% domestic
content and is engineered to exceed 97% uptime with an output of up
to 1000V/150A and 500V/300A, with charging efficiency of 95%. It
operates within the temperature range of -31° F to 122° F (-35° C
to 50° C) delivering reliable performance in a wide range of
operating conditions. It is backed by Lincoln Electric's
multi-point service network across the
United States.
Velion™ highlights:
- Charging Type – DC Fast Charging
- DC Output Voltage – 200-1000V DC
- DC Output Current – Up to 150A
- DC Output Power – Up to 150kW
- Input Voltage – 460VAC +/- 10% (60Hz), 3-Phase, Protective
Earth (UL Model)
Customers who choose the Velion™ DCFC charger will benefit
from Lincoln Electric's vertically integrated manufacturing of tens
of thousands of inverter systems per year; complete customization
of pedestal design, suitable for dual branding or custom designs;
service network of factory trained repair technicians at locations
across the United States; and
scalable production capacity able to meet the needs of the
expanding U.S. EV market.
For more information about the Lincoln Electric
Velion™ Electric Vehicle Charger, visit
https://www.lincolnelectric.com/en/EV-Charging.
About Lincoln Electric
Lincoln Electric is the world
leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced
arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting
systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading
global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is
recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials
science, software development, automation engineering, and
application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication
capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in
Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln has 71
manufacturing locations in 20 countries and a worldwide network of
distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160
countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its
products and services, visit the Company's website at
https://www.lincolnelectric.com.
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