HYDRO-QUÉBEC

A BOOMING NEW INDUSTRY

Faced with fast-growing demand for electric car charging stations, Hydro Québec came to us for the design and development of modular stations capable of charging several vehicles at distribution centres located throughout Québec and Ontario.

HOOKING UP WITH NEW CONSUMPTION NEEDS

INNOVATION AND CONSULTATION

A Design that’s adaptable and flexible

We assembled a multi-disciplinary team of designers, civil and electrical engineers, and a project manager to develop the structural concepts and universal connector system that could accommodate different charging stations. In addition to design, we devised technical elements, built a prototype, carried out DFMA studies, provided the diagrams for tenders, and produced the promotional materials.

FINDING CLARITY OF OBJECTIVES TO MAXIMIZE EFFICIENCY

Develop a strong identity
Build a modular system that can be adapted for different configurations, observing municipal regulations, and fitting into a variety of integration contexts
Integrate electrical elements
Ensure weather-resistance
Design a universal connector system that works with various charging sites<
Work to a very tight deadline

THE IMPACT WAS ALMOST IMMEDIATE

FROM CONCEPT TO PROTOTYPE IN UNDER 12 MONTHS

UP TO 10 DIFFERENT CONFIGURATIONS

FULLY WITHIN BUDGET

“THE MORELLI TEAM TOOK US FROM FIRST CONCEPT TO PROTOTYPE COMPLETION DEMONSTRATING CREATIVITY, RESPONSIVENESS, AND FLEXIBILITY. THEY ADJUSTED TO OUR CONSTANTLY EVOLVING NEEDS, SHOWING INGENUITY AND PATIENCE IN FINDING SOLUTIONS AND COMPROMISES, ALL THE WHILE STAYING WITHIN THE BUDGET WE HAD ALLOCATED BUT WITHOUT DILUTING THE ESSENCE OF THEIR DESIGN.”

France Lampron, Director – Transportation Electrification, Vice-President – Business Development