Superhub in Bed-Stuy will have 25 fast chargers
open 24/7 to the public and accessible to owners of any EV brand,
and charging will be free through July 6th
United States Secretary of Energy Jennifer M.
Granholm, New York City Council Member Robert E. Cornegy Jr., Con
Edison CEO Tim Cawley, Tritium President Mike Calise and New York
League of Conservation Voters President Julie Tighe celebrated the
opening at a ribbon-cutting ceremony held by Revel
Electric transportation company Revel opened its first electric
vehicle (EV) fast charging Superhub to the public today at the
historic former Pfizer building in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. The Superhub
is the largest universal EV fast charging depot in the Americas
with 25 chargers, and is the first of a network of Superhubs
planned by Revel across New York City. For the first week that the
Bed-Stuy site is open, charging will be free to members of the
public (through Tuesday, July 6th).
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Revel's ribbon cutting ceremony to
celebrate the opening of its first electric vehicle (EV) fast
charging Superhub in Brooklyn. (Photo: Business Wire)
Prior to the opening of Revel’s first Superhub, there were only
two publicly-available EV fast charging stations in NYC’s urban
core. Most depots in the city are in further-flung locations like
JFK airport, and many charge a fee just to enter the parking lot.
New York City also has a low rate of electric vehicle adoption,
with only 14,000 EVs out of the 1.9 million cars and SUVs
registered in the city.
At a ribbon-cutting ceremony held today, Revel CEO Frank Reig,
United States Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm, New York
City Council Member Robert E. Cornegy Jr., Con Edison CEO Tim
Cawley, Tritium President Mike Calise and New York League of
Conservation Voters President Julie Tighe spoke to the importance
of expanding access to EV charging.
“It’s no surprise that EV adoption is lagging in our city- the
infrastructure just isn’t here yet, and the stations that do exist
aren’t accessible to most New Yorkers,” said Revel CEO and
Co-Founder Frank Reig. “Our Superhubs are designed to reach as
many people as possible in the neighborhoods where they actually
live. This is what NYC needs to move towards an electric future and
we’re excited to get started.”
"Today's ribbon cutting isn’t about just one charging station,
even though it is the biggest universal charging station in the
country,” said United States Secretary of Energy Jennifer M.
Granholm. “It represents our vision for building a clean energy
economy on the foundation of good-paying jobs, overcoming and
improving the health outcomes of communities too often left behind.
As the old saying goes—if you can make it in New York, you can make
it anywhere. And we need electric vehicles and charging stations
everywhere, in cities and towns all across America."
“Shirley Chisholm was not afraid of change. She was a
spokesperson for the young women of Bedford-Stuyvesant, and her
message resonated across the world. We are willing to find creative
ways to support local residents,” said New York City Council
Member Robert E. Cornegy Jr. “This year I am launching my 4th
Shared Economy summer, which connects the new technology of
app-based transportation to support mom-and-pop businesses. Now
Bed-Stuy is taking lead by becoming home to the largest universal
fast charging depot in North America. We are showing that fighting
global problems like greenhouse emissions can help our local
businesses, so we welcome Revel as part of our community.”
“As we work to combat climate change, the future of
transportation is electric, but many drivers won’t feel comfortable
buying an EV until they see a critical mass of public charging
stations around the city,” said Con Edison CEO Tim Cawley.
“The Brooklyn superhub makes it convenient for current EV owners to
charge up and will encourage more New Yorkers to consider buying an
electric car.”
"We are extremely pleased to have partnered with Revel on this
project. Access to fast, reliable and convenient charging solutions
is critical to the uptake of EVs, and the Superhub is an ideal
solution to help more New Yorkers adopt electric transportation,"
said Tritium President of the Americas Mike Calise.
"Projects like the Superhub give urban drivers the confidence that
they can make the leap to an EV with access to a site providing
rapid charging solutions all day, every day."
“We can't tackle climate without tackling transportation. Just
as the Biden Administration is prioritizing electrification as part
of its federal climate agenda, New York is accelerating its shift
to electric vehicles by installing infrastructure like this new
fast-charging depot,” said Julie Tighe, President of the New
York League of Conservation Voters. "Our environment wins when
governments, communities, and companies like Revel work together to
invest in clean transportation."
Revel chose Tritium’s recently launched RTM fast charger for its
Brooklyn site. This is the first time the model is available in
North America, and at 75kW, the chargers provide EV drivers with
100 additional miles in about 20 minutes. Two of the charging
stalls are specially designed to ensure Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) compliance. Revel also contracted with MP2 Energy LLC to
ensure that the charges are entirely powered by renewable energy
sources.
Revel also worked closely with Con Edison to make its Superhub
vision a reality, and is the first fast charging operator
participating in Con Edison's PowerReady program to complete a
project.
About Revel
Revel is a Brooklyn-born transportation company that’s
electrifying cities through charging infrastructure and shared
electric vehicle fleets. Through the Revel app, users can rent
electric mopeds, sign up for monthly eBike subscriptions, hail an
electric car ride or find fast-charging stations compatible with
any brand of EV. Revel prides itself on its total rejection of the
gig economy and its collaborative approach with local governments.
Founded in 2018, the company now operates in four New York City
boroughs, Washington, D.C., Miami, Florida, and San Francisco,
California. To learn more, visit gorevel.com and follow @_gorevel
on Twitter.
About Tritium
Founded in 2001, Tritium designs and manufactures proprietary
hardware and software to create advanced and reliable DC fast
chargers for electric vehicles. Tritium’s compact and robust
chargers are designed to look great on Main Street and thrive in
harsh conditions, through technology engineered to be easy to
install, own, and use. Tritium is focused on continuous innovation
in support of our customers around the world.
As announced on May 26, 2021, Tritium has entered into a
definitive agreement for a business combination with
Decarbonization Plus Acquisition Corporation II (NASDAQ: DCRN,
DCRNW), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company
(SPAC), that would result in Tritium becoming a publicly listed
company. Completion of the proposed transaction is subject to
customary closing conditions and is expected to occur in the fourth
quarter of 2021.
For more information, visit tritiumcharging.com
About Con Edison
Con Edison is a subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc. [NYSE:
ED], one of the nation’s largest investor-owned energy companies,
with approximately $12 billion in annual revenues and $62 billion
in assets. The utility delivers electricity, natural gas and steam
to 3.5 million customers in New York City and Westchester County,
N.Y. Through Consolidated Edison Inc.’s subsidiary, Con Edison
Clean Energy Businesses, the company is the second-largest solar
developer in the United States and the seventh-largest
worldwide.
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