Kiepe to focus on HPC powertrain and charging infrastructure solutions at Mobility Move 2025

Kiepe at Mobility Move 2025 in Berlin (1-3 Aprile): the supplier will be presenting advanced powertrain components for electric buses up to 36 meters in length and with a charging capacity of up to 800 kW, in addition to its newly-developed modular charging infrastructure solutions for transport and logistics company depots. Concerning the latter, Kiepe highlights that “Noise emissions are controlled and minimized thanks to the innovative water-based cooling system approach”.

Kiepe has been sold by Knorr-Bremse in February 2024 becoming an independent company and has launched a new brand identity.

Focus on the modular eBus HPC platform by Kiepe

Kiepe will show in Berlin its modular eBus HPC platform, aiming at providing new electrification options for vehicle manufacturers and the public transport sector. The supplier is focusing on powertrain components for two vehicle concepts. Firstly, the battery-electric High-Power Charging (HPC) bus with up to 800 kW charging power and secondly, the electric trolley bus, which can cover most routes without overhead lines in battery mode thanks to Kiepe’s In Motion Charging (IMC) technology. 

The Kiepe eBus HPC platform provides flexibility to vehicle manufacturers and the option to augment a standard battery-electric bus with trolley bus IMC® based technology. Only two sub-system components are required here: the KIEPE Isolating Converter (KIC) and our Smart Current Collector (KSC). In this way, OEMs can open new markets and operators can gain new vehicle suppliers.

Modular k.Charger infrastructure system 

The Kiepe charging infrastructure technology was specially developed to meet the needs of fleet operators in public transport and logistics. With the modular k.Charger system, resource-saving and cost-optimized depot charging infrastructure systems can be implemented, Kiepe stresses.

Kiepe charging infrastructure features low noise emissions thanks to an innovative water-cooling based system approach. What is interesting, it uses existing traction power supply such as connection to 750VDC catenary/overhead line or rectifier station.

The k.Charger charging infrastructure then adapts to the demanding conditions of existing bus depots or logistics centers and not the other way around. Pilot installations of the k.Charger charging systems with utilizing electric power fed from the overhead line have been set up in St. Gallen (Switzerland) and Erfurt (Germany), for example.

Sandro Maciocia, Managing Director of Kiepe Electric Switzerland and Head of the Charging Infrastructure business unit, states: “Our innovative charging infrastructure products incorporate our decades of experience with onboard charging technology for buses and rail vehicles. We focus on technology and quality and make an important contribution to the mobility transition through the sustainable use of resources.” 

Alexander Ketterl, CEO of Kiepe, states: “In recent years, we have consistently aligned our portfolio with the e-mobility needs of public transport. This applies to our new range of innovative charging systems. As a long-standing partner of transport companies and vehicle manufacturers, we continue to develop state-of-the-art technologies to support our customers in sustainable mobility.”