Exicom launches Harmony Direct 2.0 to strengthen EV charging infra
Exicom
, a homegrown electric vehicle (EV) charging and power solutions provider, has introduced its next-generation DC fast charger-- Harmony Direct 2.0. The Harmony Direct 2.0 is aimed at addressing gaps in the country's EV infrastructure as India continues to move towards its broader electrification targets, the company said in a statement. The launch took place at a dedicated industry event held by the company in Gurugram.
The new charging solution is built on
Harmony OS
, described by Exicom as India's first locally developed charger operating system. The system integrates charger-to-car-to-cloud communication and supports sensor-based diagnostics. It is also embedded with Harmony Connect, an AI-enabled tool that allows remote charger monitoring, aimed at reducing equipment downtime.
Focus on operational control and fleet management
'Harmony Direct 2.0 is designed to offer improved control, customisation, and confidence in EV infrastructure,' said Anant Nahata, Managing Director and CEO, Exicom. 'This product reflects our understanding of global technology trends and local market needs.'
Anshuman Divyanshu, CEO of the EVSE Business at Exicom, added that the product would support charge point and fleet operators in scaling operations more efficiently. 'Harmony Direct 2.0 is built to deliver operational intelligence and system efficiency,' he said.
The charger includes features such as dynamic load sharing between plugs and management of reactive losses, which the company states will help lower energy costs. It also incorporates Harmony Net, a technology for real-time power sharing across multiple chargers, as well as multi-stack charging functionality to accommodate various charging logics.
The unit includes an interface similar to that of a smartphone and a redesigned cable and connector system for easier use by individual drivers and fleet operators alike.
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