Cheavi Joins Busan Port Autonomous Driving, Unmanned National Project ... Develops MCS-Based Autonomous Charging Infrastructure

Cheavi said it will participate in the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy's 2026 automotive industry technology development (R&D) project, a call for proposals for the 'Development of a Smart Port Mobility Platform Technology Based on Autonomous Driving.' The project is a national R&D initiative to advance port automation and unmanned operations.

The project is jointly overseen by the Korea Automotive Technology Institute and the Busan Port Authority, while the city of Busan will invest a total of KRW 45.46 billion from 2026 to 2029. The project aims to secure the foundation for 24-hour unmanned operations at Busan Port, while also seeking to improve logistics efficiency and stability and strengthen future vehicle technology competitiveness.

Within the project, Cheavi will handle the full range of core technology development needed to build and operate a MW autonomous charging infrastructure. Specifically, it will be responsible for designing a MW high-output dispenser, implementing a charging interface based on MCS, managing charging sequences and safety controls, and building high-output power banks and power conversion systems.

Cheavi will also conduct research related to power scheduling and energy management, linking charging operations monitoring and control systems, and managing the power infrastructure of charging stations.

Cheavi said it is participating in the project. It plans to expand its charging technologies and operating capabilities, which have been accumulated mainly in road and passenger EVs, into the port sector, where large logistics vehicles are being deployed.

Cheavi plans to contribute to improving transport efficiency and productivity at autonomous and unmanned ports, and it will also promote real-world port demonstrations. The purpose of the demonstration is to improve the field applicability and commercialization potential of MCS-based autonomous charging infrastructure.

Cheavi's goal is to lead the advancement of smart port charging infrastructure technology. The company is participating as the lead research institution in the national project 'Development and Demonstration of an AI-Based High-Efficiency MCS and Ultra-Fast Charging System,' which involves 13 companies and government-funded research institutes.

Cheavi plans to continue expanding the use of MCS-based ultra-fast charging in autonomous driving mobility through this project. It views MCS technology as an essential element for expanding business in electric commercial vehicles, buses and logistics, and plans to fully launch transportation-sector businesses based on MCS. It also plans to expand into ESS- and V2G-linked businesses.

Cheavi CEO Choi Young-hoon said the company is expanding its accumulated charging technology and operational know-how into a variety of mobility sectors based on its integrated CPO capabilities, which include ultra-fast charger development and manufacturing as well as charging infrastructure buildout and operations. He added that through this project, the company will secure core charging technologies needed for autonomous port operations, establish a next-generation port mobility operating model that can spread to various ports in the future, and enhance the technological competitiveness and on-site applicability of its charging infrastructure.

Source: TECHWORLD · Lee Gwang-jae
Original: https://www.epnc.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=408166

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