EV Safe Charge Becomes Portfolio Company of Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator

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Startup, with its Mobile EV Charger Robot ZiGGY, Continues to Win Funding and Support

 

BIRMINGHAM, ALA., Nov. 30, 2023 – EV Safe Charge was chosen to join Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator, which includes funding to help advance the development of ZiGGY, the company’s autonomous, mobile EV-charging robot. ZiGGY is the first and only such innovation in the charging industry, is AI-enabled and includes high-definition screens for communications and advertising. The EnergyTech Accelerator, powered by Alabama Power and located in the heart of Birmingham, Ala., is part of a global program led by Techstars, an institutional investor providing investment, access to capital, mentorship and other support for the approximately 1% of startup applicants accepted into the program.

“We are thrilled that EV Safe Charge was chosen by the prestigious Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator,” said Caradoc Ehrenhalt, founder and CEO of EV Safe Charge. “The program’s outstanding people and resources are already enabling us to make great strides for the manufacturing and launch of ZiGGY, our newest charging technology. The Birmingham ecosystem offers highly qualified engineering and manufacturing capabilities at extremely competitive pricing to support our growth.”

EV Safe Charge is a leading provider of flexible electric vehicle charging technology, offering end-to- end charging solutions to support the demands of the rapidly growing EV market. Last year it previewed ZiGGY, its mobile charging robot, a major breakthrough in EV charging because it allows facilities, shopping and entertainment centers, hotels, fleet operators, airports and property owners to overcome the significant limitations of stationary EV chargers with a safe and affordable solution.

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EV Safe Charge Joins Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator Latest Cohort

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Latest Win for Startup and its Mobile Robotic EV Charger ZiGGY

LOS ANGELES, June 15, 2023 – EV Safe Charge was chosen by Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) to be part of the organization’s latest Incubation Program cohort, providing opportunities for the startup to focus on accelerating its commercialization of the first and only mobile EV charging robot with communication and advertising, ZiGGY. LACI is the City of Los Angeles’s official cleantech business incubator, established to create an inclusive green economy for the people of Los Angeles by working with startups to accelerate the commercialization of clean technologies, transforming markets through partnerships with policymakers, innovators, and market leaders, and enhancing communities through workforce development, pilots, and other programs. The cohort includes companies that are transforming the landscape of zero emissions transportation, clean energy and sustainable cities. Read more

DFW International Airport Chooses EV Safe Charge’s Robotic Charger ZiGGY for Demonstrating Newest Charging Approaches – World’s First Mobile, Robotic EV Charging Demonstration at an Airport

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Second Such Recent Win for ZiGGY, Following Choice by Barcelona of  EV Safe Charge as Winner of EV-Charging Innovation Challenge

LOS ANGELES, May 17, 2023 – Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) Airport has named ZiGGY, the new robotic EV charger from EV Safe Charge, as a participant in the airport’s demonstration program to assess cutting-edge EV-charging approaches this summer. ZiGGY is the first and only mobile EV charger that aims to affordably and safely meet the EV charging needs of virtually any commercial parking lot – including airports – and offer a built-in communications and advertising platform to create a revenue stream for sites and maximize EV owner engagement. This airport demonstration is the first of its kind anywhere. DFW’s Innovation and Planning teams will host a series of EV charging demonstrations from May through August.

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Barcelona Chooses EV Safe Charge as Winner of Innovation Challenge Seeking Technology Solution for Flexible Electric Vehicle Charging to Encourage Electromobility

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Marks First Time a City is Piloting a Mobile Robotic EV Charging Solution Anywhere in the World

BARCELONA, May 10, 2023 – Barcelona de Serveis Municipals (B:SM), the main services company owned by Barcelona City Council, today announced that EV Safe Charge, a US-based provider of level-2 and DC fast-charging and temporary electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, won the call made by the 2030 Agenda Commissioner of the Barcelona City Council and B:SM through the InnovAcció 2030 programme to promote the development of a flexible EV charging point. The aim of the project is to tackle various challenges in the expansion of electromobility in the city, such as the concentration of recharge points in parking areas and infrastructure maintenance.

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EV Safe Charge Named to Fast Company’s Next Big Things in Tech List

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EV Safe Charge Named to Fast Company’s Next Big Things in Tech List

 

World’s First and Only Mobile EV Charging Robot with Advertising Included in List of Tech Breakthroughs That Promise to Transform the Future

 

Los Angeles, November 17, 2022 — EV Safe Charge, a leading provider and innovator of electric vehicle (EV) charging technology, today announced that it has been named to Fast Company’s second annual Next Big Things in Tech list. Honoring technology breakthroughs that promise to shape the future, the List recognized the transformative possibilities of ZiGGYTM, EV Safe Charge’s innovative EV charging robot. ZiGGY is the first and only mobile charger that aims to affordably and safely meet the EV charging needs of virtually any commercial parking lot – and offer a built-in communications and advertising platform to create a revenue stream for sites and maximize EV owner engagement.

In June, EV Safe Charge unveiled its ZiGGY demonstrator to highlight its potential to dramatically expand the reach of EV charging to virtually any parking facility shopping and entertainment center, hotel, fleet operator and multifamily housing owner, providing easy charging to every EV driver who enters the lot. In addition, it overcomes the limitations of stationary EV chargers without the need for costly electrical infrastructure. Plus, ZiGGY’s digital ad server can generate advertising revenue for the facility and display customized information to connect with EV owners and facility visitors.

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EV Safe Charge Previews ZiGGY™, First and Only Mobile EV Charging Robot with Interactive Advertising Platform

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EV Safe Charge Previews ZiGGY™, First and Only Mobile EV Charging Robot with Interactive Advertising Platform

 

Mobile EV charging robot summoned via app to charge electric vehicles and serve every spot in commercial and residential parking structures and lots – while displaying digital information and advertisements – with no costly infrastructure expenses

 

June 14, 2022 02:07 PM Eastern Daylight Time

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–EV Safe Charge, a leading provider of flexible electric vehicle (EV) charging technology, today unveiled ZiGGY™, its mobile EV charging robot. ZiGGY will bring EV charging to parking facilities, shopping and entertainment centers, hotels, fleet operators and property owners, providing cost-effective charging, overcoming the limitations of stationary EV chargers without the need for costly electrical infrastructure. In addition, ZiGGY’s digital ad server can generate advertising revenue for the facility and display customized information.

“At EV Safe Charge, we are thrilled to have Sand Hill Angels among our angel investors and participating on the board”

“Strong EV sales and emissions reduction goals are creating a more sustainable future, but EV charging infrastructure isn’t keeping up,” said Caradoc Ehrenhalt, founder & CEO of EV Safe Charge Inc. and ZiGGY’s inventor. “ZiGGY is a flexible and simple solution for virtually any office, mall or apartment complex to help meet growing charging needs of its tenants and guests without expensive, time-consuming infrastructure and installation investment, if it’s even possible. In many cases, especially in older buildings, adding EV chargers isn’t an option until now.”

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EV Safe Charge Joins BRITE Energy Innovators

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EV Safe Charge Joins BRITE Energy Innovators

 

Company Bringing Energy Innovations to Ohio with Launch of Pilot

 

WARREN, OHIO – April 15, 2021 BRITE Energy Innovators, Ohio’s incubator for energy tech startups, is proud to announce the addition of EV Safe Charge to its portfolio of companies. The Los Angeles, California-based company joins BRITE to leverage the incubator’s resources and relationships in Ohio for the development and manufacture of its novel mobile charging solution. EV Safe Charge chose Columbus earlier this year as the ideal place to develop its technology and complete its initial manufacturing, where it expects to create high-tech production jobs.

Caradoc Ehrenhalt, founder & CEO of EV Safe Charge reflected on the benefit of working with BRITE, saying, “BRITE is helping us to rapidly develop our prototype and plan for production with enthusiastic support, connections in manufacturing and energy, a strong investor base and an ideal location in the heart of American manufacturing country.” As the inventor of EV Safe Charge’s technology, Ehrenhalt sees a big value in the relationship: “Joining BRITE is so meaningful to our long-term ambitions. It will help us take the next step in scaling our technology and we are ecstatic to be working with them.”

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Sumitomo Electric Teams with EV Safe Charge to Create Ultimate EV Road Trip Experience

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Sumitomo Electric Teams with EV Safe Charge to Create Ultimate EV Road Trip Experience

 

Mobile App by EV Charging Provider, Powered By Global Technology Leader, Elevates EV Travel with Consumer-friendly Solution   

 

LAS VEGAS – January 10, 2019 (CES 2019) – Sumitomo Electric Industries and EV Safe Charge™, a Pepperdine Most Fundable Company, today announced collaboration on a new mobile app to enable electric vehicle (EV) drivers to experience the optimal road trip. During any journey, the EV Safe Charge app, powered by Sumitomo Electric, will provide users with never-before offered features, including benefits from hotel and restaurant partners and specialized travel coordination.

The pertinent features being developed for EV drivers will go beyond mapping chargers and provide data about when to charge based on altitude, weather, and other factors to alleviate “range anxiety” – the fear among consumers that an EV has insufficient range to reach its destination, which is cited as an obstacle to widespread adoption of all-electric vehicles. Key to the collaboration, the companies are beginning to work with automotive OEMs to integrate these app features directly into EV models as well.

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EV Safe Charge Supplying Mobile EV Charging for Jaguar North America’s National I-PACE Launch Tour

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EV Safe Charge Supplying Mobile EV Charging for Jaguar North America’s National I-PACE Launch Tour

 

Jaguar Electrifies Experience Marks First National Deployment of Portable Level 2 and DC Fast Chargers by an Automotive Brand

 

Los Angeles – December 20, 2018 – EV Safe Charge™, a US-based Electric Vehicle charging installation and services company, today announced its role and involvement at Jaguar Electrifies Experience, a multi-city national tour to promote the brand’s first-ever, all-electric performance SUV, the I-PACE. Jaguar North America is leveraging EV Safe Charge’s portable electric vehicle (EV) charging solution, EV Charge Mobile™, as one of the suppliers to Jaguar Electrifies Experience to power the I-PACE vehicles on-site.

Jaguar Electrifies Experience is designed to educate consumers on the I-PACE as well as on the benefits of EV technology within an entertaining and dynamic environment. At these events, attendees have the opportunity to get behind the wheel of the I-PACE in a series of street drives and on a timed and scored, closed-circuit SmartCone course.

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EV Safe Charge Ranked One of “Top 15 Most Fundable Companies” by Pepperdine Graziadio Business School

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LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 12, 2018

 

EV Safe Charge Ranked One of “Top 15 Most Fundable Companies” by Pepperdine Graziadio Business School

 

Company Chosen from Among 2500 Applicants Around the Country

 

October 12, 2018, LOS ANGELES – EV Safe Charge™, a leading provider of EV charging solutions, is thrilled to announce that it has been named to the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School first annual Most Fundable Companies List. EV Safe Charge competed against more than 2500 other early-stage U.S. companies to win the recognition as one of the most fundable companies for private industry investors. As a winner, EV Safe Charge will be profiled on Entrepreneur.com and featured in the November print issue of the magazine.

“We are honored that the judges recognized us as a promising, fast-growing company with big ambitions in a hypergrowth industry segment,” said EV Safe Charge Founder and CEO Caradoc Ehrenhalt. “Attracting continued investor interest is a key priority of our team and this prestigious exposure from a leading business school is further validation of our exciting potential. We are grateful for the award and congratulate each of the winners.”

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