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Siemens Collaborates with Ford on Customized Electric Vehicle Charger for All-Electric F-150 Lightning Retail Customers

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Siemens eMobility announced the Ford Charge Station Pro, an innovative electric vehicle charger for the Ford F-150 Lightning, has received certification under the expanded UL 9741 standard. This charger, with a peak power of 19.2kW, is the first bidirectional-ready EV solution available at retail scale. The station enables Ford Intelligent Backup Power, allowing the F-150 Lightning to act as a power source during outages. Future firmware updates will enhance interaction with the grid, promoting sustainable and reliable home charging.

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  • Ford Charge Station Pro is the first bidirectional-ready EV solution certified under UL 9741.
  • Charger features peak power of 19.2kW, the maximum for a Level 2 charge station.
  • Supports Ford Intelligent Backup Power, allowing F-150 Lightning to provide home energy during outages.
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  • Ford Charge Station Pro granted newly expanded Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 9741 standard for safety and compliance

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Siemens eMobility® announced it has worked with Ford on the Ford Charge Station Pro, a custom electric vehicle (EV) charger for the Ford F-150 Lightning. This innovative charger is the first bidirectional-ready EV solution set for release at retail customer scale to receive certification under the newly expanded Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 9741, an important industry-wide benchmark that ensures products meet safety standards. The new charge station also features a peak power of 19.2kW, achieving the maximum power rating currently available for a Level 2 charge station.

The Ford Charge Station Pro is needed to enable Ford Intelligent Backup Power, a system that allows the Ford-150 Lightning to become an interactive part of the home and be used as a power generation source during outages, the first electric truck to do so. In the future, additional features will be made available with firmware updates to the charger that will help customers interact even further with the grid.

“Together with Ford, Siemens is not only helping accelerate electric vehicle adoption in the residential space but is also empowering drivers to take more ownership of their energy future,” said John DeBoer, head of Siemens eMobility in North America. “The technology behind this charger is helping make charging at home more sustainable, more reliable, and more accessible. We’re incredibly proud to put our experience to work to help usher in a new era for electric vehicles and grid resiliency.”

About Siemens eMobility in the U.S.
Siemens has been electrifying infrastructure for nearly two centuries and now brings this expertise to the electrified vehicle market. With 75,000 Siemens chargers already deployed in the U.S. across all 50 states, Siemens eMobility solutions range from in-home chargers and commercial depots to charging infrastructure systems that power electrified bus lines in several of the largest cities in the country.

To learn more about Siemens eMobility solutions, visit http://usa.siemens.com/emobility

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Siemens Smart Infrastructure (SI) is shaping the market for intelligent, adaptive infrastructure for today and the future. It addresses the pressing challenges of urbanization and climate change by connecting energy systems, buildings and industries. SI provides customers with a comprehensive end-to-end portfolio from a single source – with products, systems, solutions and services from the point of power generation all the way to consumption. With an increasingly digitalized ecosystem, it helps customers thrive and communities progress while contributing toward protecting the planet. SI creates environments that care. With around 70,000 employees worldwide, Siemens Smart Infrastructure has its global headquarters in Zug, Switzerland, and its U.S. corporate headquarters in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, USA.

Siemens Corporation is a U.S. subsidiary of Siemens AG, a global technology powerhouse that has stood for engineering excellence, innovation, quality, reliability and internationality for more than 170 years. Active around the world, the company focuses on intelligent infrastructure for buildings and distributed energy systems and on automation and digitalization in the process and manufacturing industries. Siemens brings together the digital and physical worlds to benefit customers and society. Through Mobility, a leading supplier of intelligent mobility solutions for rail and road transport, Siemens is helping to shape the world market for passenger and freight services. Via its majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, Siemens is also a world-leading supplier of medical technology and digital health services. In addition, Siemens holds a minority stake in Siemens Energy, a global leader in the transmission and generation of electrical power that has been listed on the stock exchange since September 28, 2020. In fiscal 2020, Siemens Group USA generated revenue of $17 billion and employs approximately 40,000 people serving customers in all 50 states and Puerto Rico.

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Caroline Cassidy

Phone: 770-826-7379 Email: caroline.cassidy@siemens.com

Source: Siemens Corporation

FAQ

What is the significance of the UL 9741 certification for the Ford Charge Station Pro?

The UL 9741 certification indicates that the Ford Charge Station Pro meets important safety and compliance standards, enhancing customer trust.

What are the features of the Ford Charge Station Pro for the F-150 Lightning?

The Ford Charge Station Pro offers a peak power of 19.2kW and enables the F-150 Lightning to serve as a backup power source during outages.

How does the Ford Charge Station Pro contribute to sustainable energy use?

This charger allows users to interact with the grid, promoting sustainable and reliable home charging for electric vehicles.

When can we expect firmware updates for the Ford Charge Station Pro?

Future firmware updates will be available to enhance the features and user interaction with the grid.

What company is behind the Ford Charge Station Pro?

The Ford Charge Station Pro is a collaborative product from Ford and Siemens eMobility.

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