- ABB’s Terra CE 54 CJG fast charger, which charges electric Ground Support Equipment vehicles, has been installed at Haneda airport.
- The fast charger is compatible with three domestic and international standards, as well as with vehicles that will be introduced in the future.
- Initiative will contribute to ANA Group's climate strategies to reduce its carbon footprint from operations.
All Nippon Airways (ANA) today announced its acquisition of fast chargers for ground support equipment (GSE) from ABB to be used at Tokyo Haneda airport. ABB has provided the fast charger "Terra CE 54 CJG" at the charging facility for ANA Group's electric GSE vehicles. This is the first time ANA installed fast chargers for electric vehicles in the restricted area of an airport.
This fast charger is compatible with a total of three charging standards: Japanese charging standard (CHAdeMO), international standards (AC standard and DC CCS 2) and can be used for electric vehicles to be introduced in the future. The charger has been in use and proven in the charging of electric GSE vehicles at airports internationally.
The ANA Group’s climate transition strategies for achieving carbon neutrality is focused on four approaches, as well as adopting new technologies, that will be achieved through a variety of efforts in ground and flight operations.
In addition to ANA Group’s carbon neutral initiatives for the aircraft itself, such as introduction of Sustainable Aviation Fuel, ANA will also adopt new technologies that will be achieved through a variety of efforts in ground and flight operations.
“As part of ANA Group‘s sustainability goals, we are committed to decarbonization initiatives throughout our operations and with the support of ABB, we are proud to have installed fast chargers at Haneda Airport,“ said Rintaro Sohara, Vice President, Ground Handling Planning of ANA. “This project represents ANA’s steadfast efforts of our sustainability goals as we continue to pursue our climate transition strategy.“
“We are delighted to provide our charging solution to the ANA Group’s electric GSE vehicle charging facility,” said Masayasu Ishikawa, Commercial Leader of ABB Electrification in Japan. “With our e-mobility solutions, we will continue to support the ANA group in achieving their decarbonization targets and ultimately support the decarbonization efforts of airports,"
About ANA
Founded in 1952 with just two helicopters, All Nippon Airways (ANA) has grown to become the largest airline in Japan. ANA HOLDINGS Inc. (ANA HD) was established in 2013 as the largest airline group holding company in Japan, comprising 69 companies including ANA and Peach Aviation, the leading LCC in Japan.
ANA is a launch customer and the largest operator of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, making ANA HD the biggest Dreamliner owner in the world. A member of Star Alliance since 1999, ANA has joint venture agreements with United Airlines, Lufthansa German Airlines, Swiss International Airlines and Austrian Airlines - giving it a truly global presence.
The airline's legacy of superior service has helped it earn SKYTRAX's respected 5-Star rating every year since 2013, with ANA being the only Japanese airline to win this prestigious designation for 11 consecutive years. ANA also has been recognized by Air Transport World as "Airline of the Year" three times (2007, 2013 and 2018); it is one of only a select few airlines to win this prominent award multiple times.
In 2021, ANA was awarded the 5-star COVID-19 safety rating by SKYTRAX, recognizing the airline's initiatives to provide a safe, clean and hygienic environment at airports and aboard aircraft, embodied in the ANA Care Promise. ANA is the only company in the aviation industry to receive the Gold Class distinction from the 2022 S&P Global Sustainability Awards and ANA HD has been selected as a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index list for the seventh consecutive year and the Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index list for the eighth consecutive year.
For more information, please refer to the following link: https://www.ana.co.jp/group/en/
About ABB
ABB E-mobility is enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient mobility future as a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. ABB E-mobility is a partner of choice for the world’s biggest EV OEMs and nationwide EV charging network operators. It offers the widest port-folio of EV charging solutions from smart chargers for the home to high-power chargers for the highway stations of the future, solutions for the electrification of fleets and charging for electric buses and trucks. With ~1,500 employees around the world, ABB E-mobility has sold more than one million EV chargers across more than 85 markets, including over 50,000 DC fast chargers.
In Japan, 450 DC fast chargers have been installed last year, and the installation number is expected to double this year. In addition to automobile dealerships, installation of public charging systems on public roads, gas stations, commercial facilities, convenience stores and expressway SA/PA is progressing, making a significant contribution to infrastructure development in Japan.
ABB is a technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. The company’s solutions connect engineering know-how and software to optimize how things are manufactured, moved, powered and operated. Building on more than 140 years of excellence, ABB’s ~105,000 employees are committed to driving innovations that accelerate industrial transformation. www.abb.com
