OCT- DEC 2022Autobusiness outlook 19Addressing the high-voltage battery market requires an understanding of market needs, deep knowledge of lithium cells and the processes required to industrialize and scalecomes from the drive to be sustainable. Sustainability is not just a buzzword in Webasto; the plant in Germany already has 750 kWh of our own battery systems saving solar energy, which powers the battery line 100 percent. In terms of battery recycling, the construction of a battery storage unit with a capacity of 1 MWh is underway. This will be supplied by the company's photovoltaic system, which, at a later date, will also flexibly supply the electricity for production or charging points on-site. More than 500 second-life battery modules will be reused for the storage system.Webasto has already entered the U.S. market with the Standard-CV battery systems and is expanding the product portfolio. The two-pillar strategy of individualized and standardized solutions helps to address a wide range of our customers' needs. Together with its battery systems, Webasto will also offer charging solutions. In addition to the latest AC charging station, the Webasto Next facilitates intelligent and efficient electric vehicle charging in private and commercial environments at up to 22 kilowatts (kW), and offers further products for mobile charging. Ramesh Natarajan
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