Together with its partners Rinspeed, Kuka, innogy, SAP and MHP, Harting presented various solutions in the "electric mobility infrastructure" ecosystem at the Hannover Messe. Swiss automotive visionary Frank M. Rinderknecht was also represented this year with his latest vehicle study, the "microSNAP". The "electric mobility infrastructure" ecosystem requires intelligent data processing and analysis systems in order to be able to offer the desired services. This includes information such as which charging station is best suited in terms of battery status or which energy supplier currently has the cheapest tariff.

Charging systems that refuel a vehicle quasi-autonomously also require data from the various systems. Charging infrastructure solutions, such as the Type 2 connector for AC charging or the Combo for fast DC charging, are already adapted for such systems. Harting has now shown how automatic charging works.

The charging assistant from Augsburg-based automation specialist Kuka, which is the result of a research project with Volkswagen, inserts the Harting charging plugs into the vehicle socket and ends the charging process as soon as the drive battery has reached the required level. It can thus conveniently and independently help to ensure that the vehicle can be used at any time in the private garage. The planned expansion of the portfolio of charging assistants for professional use, such as in fleets or parking garages, in conjunction with autonomous vehicles, is another building block for the mobility of the future.

The Harting Edge Computer Mica is also used very close to the application in order to operate the charging management or to secure the billing systems with secure communication.

Logistical challenges in urban areas
The digital services for the "microSNAP" are coordinated by a co-innovation team: MHP focuses on the mobility ecosystem for automated intermodal transportation solutions, while SAP deploys a software platform that optimizes mobility and transportation through data analytics, machine learning and IoT. By combining modular autonomous electric vehicles, an automated charging infrastructure, integrated data, industrial intelligence and a suitable software solution, the future logistical challenges in urban areas can be mastered together.

innogy is also on board as a partner company. As an international technology provider, innogy eMobility Solutions offers eMobility hardware and software products as well as coordinated services. The new generation of 22-kilowatt charging stations from innogy is intuitive to use, networked, safe and reliable. Simple, easy-to-understand controls and the clearly visible LED status display make it easy for users. All three variants offer digital services and can be administered and maintained via them. The charging stations are designed for any weather situation and have a high level of theft protection. as