The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act both make transformational investments in the electrification of America’s transportation system, including personal vehicles, school buses, transit buses, commercial fleets and theThese investments are key to achieving the vehicle electrification targets set by federal, state and local governments along with vehicle manufacturers.
In support of the growing American e-mobility economy, ABB has announced multi-million-dollar investment plans to expand EV charger manufacturing operations in Columbia, South Carolina. The expansion will create more than 100 jobs and increase production by up to 10,000 chargers per year. These chargers will include Buy America Act compliant units, ranging from 20 kW to 180 kW in power, which are ideally suited for public charging, school buses and fleets.
To fuel these transformative collaborations, ABB has invested $14 billion in the US since 2010, with plant expansions, operational improvements, state-of-the-art equipment, products, and people, making it the company’s largest market. With approximately 20,000 employees in more than 40 manufacturing and distribution facilities, ABB is investing, growing, and serving across America through industries that create jobs, encourage innovation, and achieve a more productive, sustainable future.