Blink Charging and Chakratec to Receive Grant from Bird Energy Program
January 01, 2020 at 10:53 am
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Blink Charging has announced the approval of the Israel-US Binational Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) Energy Programs match-funding for the Blink and Chakratec project for affordable, everyday DC fast-charging solutions, Boosting EV Charging through Energy Storage System. The BIRD Energy Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and Israels Ministry of Energy together with the Israel Innovation Authority. Blink Charging, founded in 2009, is partnering with Chakratec, an Israeli eMobility company, to bring a robust DC fast charging solution to the United States which can be deployed virtually anywhere, regardless of the locations existing power grid capabilities. At present, DC Fast Chargers (50kW, 175kW, 350kW, and higher) provide the fastest electric vehicle (EV) charging speeds, making these high-power charging solutions only attainable in locations with sufficient grid power. Upgrading grid infrastructure is extremely costly. Even for cities that can afford the upgrade, the process can be sluggish, with an arduous approval process, with various regulatory and bureaucratic procedures. Accordingly, most roads in the United States are unable to take advantage of DC fast charging technology, which can heighten EV driver range anxiety for long-distance travel. The Blink and Chakratec project is expected to introduce cutting-edge DC fast charging technology to the United States that utilises a kinetic energy storage system. This will enable high-power charging, serving many EVs daily without straining the grid, and avoiding increased high demand charges from utility companies. The proprietary technology is chemical-free, environmentally friendly, and able to complete a full charging cycle within just twenty minutes. The project facilitates the deployment of DC Fast Chargers nationwide, regardless of the locations current grid status, without the need for costly upgrades. All of the DC Chargers will be connected to the Blink Network, which provides a comprehensive and easy-to-use service experience for drivers. The technology will enable Blink to offer a practical, inexpensive DC fast charging solution to the U. S. market, making fast EV charging available anywhere and anytime. The build-out of this fast DC charging solution will further encourage the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. 2019 Global Data Point.
Blink Charging Co. is a manufacturer, owner, operator, and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services. The Company offers residential and commercial EV charging equipment and services. Its principal line of products and services is its Blink EV charging networks (the Blink Networks) and Blink EV charging equipment, also known as electric vehicle supply equipment, and other EV-related services. The Blink Networks are a proprietary, cloud-based system that operates, maintains, and manages Blink charging stations and handles the associated charging data, back-end operations and payment processing. The Blink Networks also provide EV drivers with station information. The Company offers a range of Level 2 (AC) EV charging equipment, ideal for commercial and residential use, with the North American standard J1772 connector, the North American Charging Standard connector, and the Type 2 connector compatible with electric vehicles in Europe and across Latin America.