■ Signed a cooperation agreement with three domestic manufacturers and an IEC61439-1/2 distribution board license agreement ■ Aiming for business expansion through the strengthening of supply for distribution boards and sub-distribution boards in domestic and international standards ■ Responding to the increasing construction demand in key growth industries, including factories and data centers For more details, please see the link.

ABB Ltd. and Kyoritsu Electric Co., Ltd. have signed a strategic channel partner program agreement that allows Kyoritsu Electric to manufacture the product domestically through licensing, accelerating the domestic supply and after-support of ABB's high-voltage switchgear for secondary distribution, SafeRing/SafePlus "Ring Main Unit" (hereinafter referred to as "RMU"). This collaboration aims to respond to the growing demand from industries such as manufacturing, renewable energy, data centers, and commercial infrastructure. The RMU is a compact modular switchgear used in loop system configurations, playing a crucial role in reliable distribution, protection, and interruption. For more details, please see the link.

■ Terra AC Wallbox has been first adopted for nationwide destination charging infrastructure. ■ It will be gradually installed across the country, focusing on accommodations, commercial facilities, and golf courses. For more details, please see the link.

- The Terra 184 JN model, compatible with both CHAdeMO and NACS standards, has been added to the Terra 184 lineup. - ABB's deployment of the NACS standard is the first in the Asia-Pacific region. - Orders will begin in 2025, with deliveries expected to start in 2026. ABB will begin domestic handling of the Terra 184 JN rapid charger (CHAdeMO + NACS specification), which supports both CHAdeMO and NACS (North American Charging Standard) standards. For more details, please see the link.

ABB will exhibit at the MOTOR TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION of TECHNO-FRONTIER 2025, one of the largest exhibitions in Asia for mechatronics and electronics. TECHNO-FRONTIER 2025 will be held from July 23 (Wednesday) to July 25 (Friday), 2025, at Tokyo Big Sight. At the booth, we will showcase cutting-edge energy efficiency solutions and innovative motor technologies, focusing on synchronous reluctance (SynRM) motors and EC Titanium motors that exceed the energy efficiency benchmark of the IE5 standard.

ABB will exhibit at the MOTOR TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION of TECHNO-FRONTIER 2025, one of the largest exhibitions in Asia for mechatronics and electronics. TECHNO-FRONTIER 2025 will be held from July 23 (Wednesday) to July 25 (Friday), 2025, at Tokyo Big Sight. At our booth, we will showcase cutting-edge energy efficiency solutions and innovative motor technologies, focusing on synchronous reluctance (SynRM) motors and EC Titanium motors that exceed the energy efficiency benchmark of the IE5 standard. 【Event Overview】 Date: July 23 (Wednesday) - July 25 (Friday), 2025, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Venue: Tokyo Big Sight ABB Booth: West Hall 1, 1-T17 *For more details, please check the related link.

ABB contributed to the life cycle assessment (LCA) of the main components of the EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) blower, which is a key product of Osaka Blower Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Osaka Blower). This has helped improve the reliability of Osaka Blower's products and has brought added value in terms of carbon neutrality. For more details, please check the related link (our company website).

On December 20, 2024 (Friday), our company's IE5 ultra-high-efficiency motor energy-saving solutions were featured in a special advertisement article in the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun. Please check the full article through the related link (Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun website).

We will be exhibiting at the "Intel Energy Forum 2024" to be held on September 4 (Wednesday). In the breakout session, I will give a presentation titled "Centralized Monitoring and Control of Digital Substations and Predictive Fault Diagnosis Using Artificial Intelligence." Presentation | Breakout Session 2 [P1-2] "Centralized Monitoring and Control of Digital Substations and Predictive Fault Diagnosis Using Artificial Intelligence" In modern power systems, AI and digital substations play a crucial role. This presentation will introduce predictive and autonomous fault diagnosis using AI, as well as centralized and virtualized protection control essential for network management. It will contribute to enhancing network flexibility, maintenance efficiency, cybersecurity, and sustainable energy infrastructure. Exhibition Content IEC61850-compliant equipment for digital substations that reduces metal cables and panel numbers We will showcase digital substations and peripheral equipment that are gaining global adoption. These are suitable not only for power company substations but also for receiving electrical equipment in factories and facilities. Additionally, we will introduce a fault diagnosis solution using AI that predicts faults using only current and voltage, without the need for sensors such as temperature, humidity, or vibration. We plan to distribute the latest materials.

An article about our IE5+ inverter-integrated motor "EC Titanium" was published in the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun on May 10, 2024 (Friday). You can check the full article through the related link (our company website). *The publication on our website is authorized by Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun for copyright use.

ABB has signed a contract worth $150 million in February 2024 to supply a complete traction package, engineering, and service support for 65 six-car passenger trains to be delivered as part of the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP) in Queensland, Australia. As part of this contract awarded to Hyundai Rotem Company (South Korea), ABB will establish a Traction Center of Excellence to support the production of the traction packages. Hyundai Rotem is a joint venture partner with Downer EDI Rail Pty Ltd, a leading provider of traction package asset management. For more details, please check the related link (our website).

ABB has announced a new version of its IE5 SynRM (Synchronous Reluctance Motor) series, combining ultra-high energy efficiency with excellent cooling efficiency, achieving yet another world-first milestone. This new design sets a new benchmark for high power and reliability in a compact installation footprint. Customers can utilize the IE5 SynRM water-cooled motor for reducing energy costs and emissions in new projects or for replacing inefficient motors. It is ideal for a wide range of industries, including marine propulsion, rubber and plastics manufacturing, and food and beverage. For more details, please check the related link (our website).

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Hitachi Construction Machinery) and ABB's Traction Division have jointly developed a full electric dump truck for large mines, which has completed its first prototype and reached an important milestone. This prototype has already undergone initial testing within the factory and is scheduled to be shipped to the Kansanshi Copper-Gold Mine in Zambia on January 20, 2024, with demonstration tests and final testing programs planned to be conducted after mid-2024. For more details, please check the related link (our company website).

ABB Motion Business Division will participate in a special webinar at TECHNO-FRONTIER. Yusuke Takahashi, Division Manager of the IECLV Motor & NEMA Motor Division, and Kenshiro Nakai, Sales Specialist, will be present. Ahead of the TECHNO-FRONTIER 2024 Motor Technology Exhibition, they will give a presentation on promoting energy efficiency through IE5 motors and inverters. They will explain why transitioning from IE2 and IE3 motors to IE5 with inverters is necessary in light of global environmental issues and trends, as well as the cost savings associated with energy efficiency. [Date and Time] February 14 (Wednesday) 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

- Installed ABB's rapid charger "Terra CE 54 CJG" in the restricted area of Haneda Airport to charge electric GSE vehicles (Note: GSE (Ground Support Equipment): Aircraft ground support equipment). - The rapid charger supports three standards both domestically and internationally, with a proven track record at overseas airports. - Promoting the ANA Group's transition strategy towards carbon neutrality. For more details, please refer to the related links.

The new report from the Energy Efficiency Movement (EEM) illustrates how companies can begin to take action as the industrial sector faces the unprecedented challenge of meeting growing demand while achieving global decarbonization goals. EEM was established by ABB and is now a global forum consisting of over 400 organizations that share ideas, best practices, and commitments to create a more energy-efficient world. For more details, please check the related link (our website).

■SACE Infinitus will be unveiled for the first time at CEATEC 2023, which will be held from October 17, 2023 (Booth: A051, in Hall 7 Advanced Technology Area) ■The world's first circuit breaker compliant with IEC60947-2, utilizing ultra-high-speed semiconductor technology ■SACE Infinitus enables high-efficiency next-generation DC power distribution systems for ships, smart buildings, and general industry For more details, please refer to the related links.

ABB will unveil the SACE Infinitus ultra-fast semiconductor circuit breaker for the first time in Japan at CEATEC 2023, held at Makuhari Messe from October 17 (Tuesday) to October 20 (Friday). SACE Infinitus is the world's first ultra-fast semiconductor circuit breaker compliant with IEC60947-2 and is a key technology for the introduction of next-generation sustainable power distribution systems. On October 19 (Thursday) at 14:00 in Convention Hall B, there will be a presentation on the role of direct current in energy transition and the revolution brought by SACE Infinitus. (Free participation, pre-registration required: details and application URL available) At ABB's booth, we will also showcase the innovative SMISSLINE TP, the world's first plug-in power distribution system that allows safe live insertion and extraction of devices on busbars under voltage without additional protective equipment. Additionally, we will display live data from the energy management system ABB Ability Energy Manager implemented in container data centers, demonstrating how ABB's digital technology evolution supports the digitalization of customers' energy, promoting efficiency and sustainability improvements.

This is an announcement for a free webinar hosted by the Power Protection Group of ABB's Electrification Business Smart Power Division. ABB, which has protected loads worldwide with its unique inverter technology, will explain the measures against momentary voltage drops caused by lightning, which have been on the rise in recent years. This webinar is aimed at those considering the introduction of countermeasures against momentary voltage drop damage or those who have already implemented measures but are struggling with update costs and operational expenses. ABB, a leader in the industry with its unique inverter technology, will hold a webinar on countermeasures for momentary voltage drops. In this webinar, we will explain the increase in lightning occurrences in recent years and the momentary voltage drops caused by them, as well as the countermeasures. We will also introduce the features of the PCS100 AVC-40, which ABB proposes for momentary voltage drop damage countermeasures. Program: ■ Expansion of momentary voltage drop damage due to increased lightning occurrences ■ Momentary voltage drops, power outages, and interruptions ■ Proportion of momentary voltage drops in power supply troubles ■ Over 10 years of operational performance worldwide! PCS100 AVC-40 ■ Introduction of installation achievements, including those in Japan Date and Time: October 6, 2023 (Friday) 11:00 AM ~ / 3:00 PM ~ (Each session lasts about 45 minutes, and the content is the same.)

ABB has installed the Terra 184 fast charger and Terra AC Wallbox standard charger at "Volvo Studio Tokyo," a new experiential brand hub specializing in electric vehicles (EVs) opened by Volvo Car Japan in Aoyama, Tokyo. For more details, please refer to the related link.

The ABB PCS100 AVC-40 protects part of the manufacturing line of Nitto Glass Fiber Industry Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of fiberglass products used in a wide range of industries from electronics and automotive to construction, from instantaneous voltage drops (sags). For more details, please refer to the related link.

ABB E-Mobility has announced the delivery of its one millionth electric vehicle charger. This marks the latest milestone in its ongoing mission to achieve a zero-emission future through smart and reliable EV charging solutions. For more details, please visit the link (our website).

■ Enabled by SACE Infinitus, the operation of vessels such as transport ships is possible on sustainable and high-energy-efficient DC power systems. ■ SACE Infinitus detects and interrupts short-circuit faults 100 times faster than conventional circuit breakers, with a lifespan 100 times longer. For more details, please visit the link (our company website).

ABB E-Mobility today opened its largest DC fast charger production facility, the E-Mobility Center of Excellence, in Valdarno, Tuscany, Italy, strengthening its position as a global leader in EV charging solutions. For more details, please visit the link (our website).

ABB and Eviny have jointly installed ABB's Terra 360 for the first time. In partnership with Eviny, a leader in e-mobility in Norway, ABB's Terra 360 has been installed at the Oasen Shopping Center in Bergen and at the ski resort of Ylvis in Norway, making it available for the rapidly growing EV driver community. For more details, please visit the link (our website).

As a leader in EV charging infrastructure, ABB E-mobility has entered into a new global framework agreement with Shell to supply ABB's end-to-end portfolio of AC and DC charging stations. The portfolio ranges from AC wallboxes for installation in homes, offices, and stores to the Terra 360, which is ideal for gas stations, urban charging stations, store parking lots, and fleet applications. For more details, please visit the link (our website).

As part of a long-term contract, Copenhagen Airport (CPH) will rely on ABB's charging infrastructure to play a crucial role in achieving carbon neutrality in its operations by 2030. Over the next decade, ABB will provide 1,350 EV chargers to the energy group company EWII, which will be installed at one of the busiest airports in Scandinavia, making it the largest electric vehicle (EV) charging site in Denmark. The first 180 AC chargers and 15 DC fast chargers are scheduled to be installed in 2022. For more details, please visit the link (our website).

The major wholesale company Ahlsell is working on transitioning Sweden's fleet to more sustainable transportation methods, and ABB is contributing to this transition by providing Terra high-power charging solutions for electric vehicle demonstrations in Hallsberg. For more details, please visit the link (our website).

ABB has partnered with Packer, a world leader in the design, manufacturing, and customer support of high-quality premium trucks, to provide a wide range of advanced charging solutions to Packer dealers and their customers across the entire fleet business in North America and Europe. For more details, please visit the link (our website).

ABB announced that it has increased its majority stake in Chargedot Shanghai New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., a Chinese electric vehicle (EV) charging provider, to 80%. ABB had acquired a 67% stake in Chargedot in March 2020. The additional investment is part of ABB's growth strategy for E-mobility and further strengthens ABB's position in the rapidly growing Chinese mobility market. For more details, please visit the link (our website).