■ 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.

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).

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).

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).

- 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 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.

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).

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).

ABB announced that it has acquired the management rights of InCharge Energy, a company specializing in electric vehicle (EV) commercial charging infrastructure solutions. With the addition of InCharge Energy, ABB's E-Mobility division will strengthen its competitiveness in the North American market by expanding its customer base and enhancing the provision of fleet electrification software and digital services. For more details, please visit the link (our website).

UK Power Networks, which supplies electricity to 8.3 million homes and businesses, has commissioned ABB to supply the world's first dual-busbar 36kV AirPlus gas-insulated switchgear (GIS). This GIS features AirPlus gas, which has minimal impact on global warming and serves as an insulating medium between electrical contacts. For more details, please visit the link (our website).

In the industrial city of Milan, Italy, ABB's Terra 124 chargers have been installed to replace 1,200 diesel buses with new all-electric buses by 2030. For more details, please visit the link (our company website).

ABB has implemented digital solutions for advanced large-scale data centers in eastern China, accelerating trial operations by over 80% and reducing on-site wiring work, thereby shortening project delivery times by 40%. For more details, please visit the link (our website).

ABB's e-mobility business has announced an investment in the Los Angeles-based startup GO TO-U as part of its strategy to promote the adoption of EVs worldwide. Founded in 2017, GO TO-U aims to reduce carbon emissions by promoting the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). The company places users at the center of its software solutions for charging management and operations, providing a seamless experience for charger operators and drivers. For more details, please visit the link (our website).

ABB is making steady progress in achieving its commitment to energy measurement by obtaining the prestigious Eichrecht certification for its high-power DC chargers in Germany. Eichrecht is a form of calibrated energy measurement designed to ensure transparent measurement and billing of the power supplied from EV chargers to vehicle batteries. For more details, please visit the link (our website).

ABB Smart Power's manufacturing facility in Frosinone, Italy has achieved zero waste to landfill in its production processes. This is 14 years ahead of the European Union's circular economy package goal to reduce landfill rates to below 10% by 2035. For more details, please visit the link (our website).

As the demand for green transportation continues to grow, ABB has become the first company to obtain the CharIN Combined Charging System (CCS) basic certification, significantly enhancing interoperability and the user experience of DC charging stations. For more details, please visit the link (our website).

The Electric Highway by GRIDSERVE is set to cover 85% of the UK's motorway network, as well as towns and cities nationwide. This multimillion-pound investment will be supported by ABB's ultra-fast DC 350 kW chargers installed at 50 new charging hubs, with each site featuring 6 to 12 charging units. Additionally, 300 units of 60 kW rapid chargers will be supplied, and GRIDSERVE will upgrade 150 existing sites acquired from Ecotricity to enhance reliability. For more details, please visit the link (our website).

Austrian comprehensive service provider eww Anlagentechnik and ABB provided 2,000 AC charging stations to Austrian postal company Österreichische Post to support the electrification of its delivery vehicle fleet and the expansion of sustainable parcel delivery throughout the country, surrounded by the Alps. For more details, please visit the link (our website).

ABB has secured a contract to design, supply, test, and commission new high-power charging infrastructure for one of the world's largest electric bus fleets. In this project, ABB will provide high-power charging infrastructure for electric buses. A total of 1,000 electric buses are expected to operate nationwide, capable of transporting 50,000 passengers per day. For more details, please visit the link (our website).

Yokohama City and e-Mobility Power Co., Ltd. (eMP) have started a demonstration project, the first of its kind in the country, to install EV chargers on public roads in Aoba Ward, Yokohama City, and are verifying its challenges and usefulness. The ABB Terra 184 DC fast charger, designed for quick and convenient charging of electric vehicles, has been selected for this demonstration project and will supply power to vehicles on the designated route. The Terra 184 is equipped with the capability to charge two vehicles simultaneously. For more details, please visit the link (our website).