Taipei City Government will install 40 electric vehicle charging devices manufactured by Taiwan-based Delta Electronics Inc. and donated by BMW Taiwan/Pan German Motors Ltd. so as to promote increased adoption of EVs, the local electronics firm announced Jan. 10.
“[Delta Electronics] collaborates with partners that share our goal of facilitating smart, green lifestyle,” said Victor Cheng, vice president and general manager of Delta’s Power System Business Group. “We’re honored to meet BMW Taiwan’s demanding requirements for cutting-edge, reliable and smart EV charging solutions.”
The facilities are being donated to Taipei so as to offer convenient charging services to EV drivers and raise the penetration rate of EV charging stations in the country, according to Cheng. In addition to BMW models, EVs equipped with J1772 Type 1 electrical connectors can also use Delta’s charging solutions. The 40 wall-mounted EV chargers featuring network communication capabilities, internationally certified protective enclosures and a stylish ergonomic design will be installed in 20 public parking lots across the city by the end of March.
Delta, one of the world’s leading producers of electronic components and power systems, has a strong track record of providing energy-efficient and reliable EV charging devices for commercial and residential applications around the world. Its devices have been used on highways in Norway and Sweden as well as at Hong Kong International Airport and buildings in Shanghai.
Several other Taiwan companies, including Fukuta Electric & Machinery Co., which manufactures electric motors, precision gear maker Hota Industrial Manufacturing Co., and SuperAlloy Industrial Co., a supplier of lightweight metal products, have played significant roles in global EV supply chains. For example, they currently supply components for Telsa Motors, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-performance EVs.
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