The new facility will employ 180 people and produce EV charging stations for the U.S. market.
ADS-TEC Energy, a German manufacturer of battery-buffered, ultra-fast-charging solutions, is establishing its first dedicated North American facility, in Auburn, Ala.
The facility, which will combine sales, warehousing, service and assembly is expected to be fully functional by 2024, expanding ADS-TEC Energy’s manufacturing to include both Germany and the U.S.
ADS-TEC Energy will invest $8 million and create approximately 180 jobs in the coming years associated with the new site, which will facilitate the expansion of EV charging infrastructure in the U.S.
“We’re excited to welcome yet another high-tech German company to Alabama,” Governor Kay Ivey said. “The partnership between German engineering and Alabama manufacturing has brought many innovative products to the North American market. We’re excited to add ADS-TEC Energy’s battery-buffered fast charging stations to that list, serving the quickly growing electric vehicle market.”
“The assembling and servicing of innovative equipment for the emerging electric charging infrastructure market right here in Auburn will create well-paying and clean high-tech jobs for Auburn residents,” said Mayor Ron Anders.
Auburn is home to several international automotive and aerospace companies, including Airbus and NASA. Automotive leader Mercedes-Benz has been based in Alabama since 1993, followed by Honda, Hyundai and Toyota. It is also home to many small- and mid-sized, technology-based, value-added manufacturing companies in the automotive, distribution and technology-based industries. Auburn University is a training ground for talented professionals. ADS-TEC intends to develop a cooperative program with Auburn University, providing students and new graduates with positions in production and management.
ADS-TEC Energy ultra-fast charging systems
With its ChargeBox and ChargePost systems can be connected to the existing, limited-power electrical grid without requiring any expansion of the network. ChargePost integrates two charging dispensers that combine power electronics, battery storage and air conditioning with up to two 75-inch displays in an extremely powerful, compact and quiet “all-in-one” system.
