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UL Solutions opens EV charging lab

Posted April 26, 2023 11:00 pm

NORTHBROOK - UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, has officially opened its North America Advanced Electric Vehicle Charging Laboratory in Northbrook.

The facility will help enable EV charging original equipment manufacturers and their suppliers with shorter development cycles, faster time-to-market and the ability to be more competitive in the global marketplace, UL Solutions said.

The new lab is adjacent to UL Solutions' global headquarters. The facility has capabilities for Level 1 and Level 2 alternating current EV chargers, direct current fast chargers and grid connectivity testing for vehicle-to-grid and distributed energy resources. It also features vehicle simulation equipment and a chamber to test EV chargers in various environmental conditions.

"The automotive industry is transforming. The global transition to EVs continues to fuel the need for safe, secure and sustainable new technologies for the future of mobility," said Jennifer Scanlon, president and CEO, UL Solutions.

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