This ABB case study explores how megawatt charging systems (MCS) could accelerate the adoption of electric heavy-duty trucks by dramatically reducing charging times for long-haul fleets. With electric truck deployments growing and public charging infrastructure lagging behind demand, MCS is emerging as a promising solution capable of delivering 1 MW or more of charging power. However, widespread deployment faces challenges including grid capacity constraints, high infrastructure costs, energy management complexity, and uncertain near-term economics. The study highlights Greenlane Infrastructure’s California charging hub, where ABB implemented advanced SCADA and energy management technologies to balance power loads, prevent grid disruptions, enable remote operations, and prepare for future megawatt charging upgrades. By combining intelligent energy management, scalable electrical infrastructure, and future-ready design, operators aim to make electric truck charging faster, more reliable, and economically viable for large-scale freight operations.

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