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### Alpitronic: A Dominant Force in EV Chargers
In 2024, Alpitronic is projected to have shipped approximately 25,000 charging units, with CEO Philip Senoner reporting revenues surpassing €1 billion for the year. This achievement positions the company as one of the foremost charger manufacturers globally. EV users frequently encounter Alpitronic chargers throughout Europe at prominent networks such as EnBW, Fastned, and E.On. The brand has also made significant strides into the U.S. market by partnering with companies like Ionna and Mercedes for charging solutions. As this market continues to gain importance, stakeholders will closely monitor any potential alterations by the Trump administration regarding the $7.5 billion federal grant fund for chargers—if it hasn’t already been scrapped by then.
### Challenges Faced by Kempower and ABB
Last year served as a roller coaster for Kempower; initially a shining example of industry growth in 2023 due to soaring sales and stock prices perilously impacted by heightened competition that led to declining sales and pressure on pricing across the sector. Consequently, Kempower’s revenue plummeted around 30%, landing at roughly €200 million—a stark contrast from its previous success—with its stock value witnessing an 80% drop since peak levels.
ABB has not been spared difficulties either; it revealed lackluster performance and losses within its eMobility segment during its recent investor discussions while initial plans for public offering seem increasingly distant following setbacks in 2024.
### The Competitive Landscape: Discount Strategies
Recent findings from BNEF indicate that Chinese firms dominate charger sales through considerable price reductions compared to global averages while eyeing expansion opportunities within U.S. and European markets.
Companies such as Zerova (a subsidiary of Phihong), Autel, and Starcharge are establishing domestic manufacturing facilities aimed at meeting local demand effectively without undue reliance on imports while also utilizing power modules sourced from China—one of EV chargers’ costliest components.
### Level 3 Charging: Recent Trends
The U.S witnessed a surge in activities related to Level 3 charging solutions over recent years primarily driven by Tritium—a fast-charging equipment manufacturer established within American soil two years prior aiming at benefiting from NEVI & IRA legislation incentives aiming towards higher production capacities; boasting delivery brackets encompassing over13k DC fast chargers spanning across47 countries until facing insolvency struggles amidst intensifying competition in early 2024.
#### Ford’s Experience with High-Speed Charging
Similarly noteworthy is Ford’s journey into high-speed charging infrastructure developments wherein CEO Jim Farley mandated all dealers must install no less than two Level 3 chargers if they wish to sell electric vehicles manufactured under their umbrella—a directive that initially stirred outrage among dealers who claimed installation costs could reach up to a million dollars (which was proven misleading). Ultimately however due primarily because declining rates of EV sales growth led Ford into retracting their charger acquisition prerequisites recently after much controversy among dealership partners arising surrounding supposed lowered forecasts concerning new electric vehicle deliveries expected moving forward overall posing challenges throughout every level specifically ongoing transitions affecting legacy operations too indirectly impacting future engagements industry-wide.
#### Demand Charges: An Underexplored Issue
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