SAN FRANCISCO, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Samsara, the
pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, today announced it has
partnered with EVgo (Nasdaq: EVGO), the nation's largest public
fast charging network for electric vehicles (EVs), to help
customers accelerate their transition to electric. EVgo is the
first electric vehicle partner on Samsara's Experts Marketplace, a
network of trusted, certified implementation experts.
The adoption of EVs has increased rapidly over the years. Since
2018, Samsara customers have driven more than 160 million
cumulative hybrid and electric miles - a number that is increasing
over time. Fleets across a number of industries, from passenger
transit to government agencies, are eager to accelerate their
transition to EVs to meet emissions targets, decrease total cost of
ownership and improve their overall environmental footprint. These
efforts will contribute to more than 6 million commercial
EVs expected to be on the road globally by 2025.
EVgo is on a mission to expand the ecosystem of charging
stations and enable electrification of the transportation sector.
EVgo designs, owns, operates and maintains a network of more than
1,100 Level 2 chargers and 800+ direct current fast charging
locations across 34 states. As a certified partner on Samsara's
Experts Marketplace, EVgo can now serve as a resource and
implementation partner for Samsara customers interested in taking
their next step towards electrification.
"The transportation market is electrifying at a rapid pace.
Electric vehicles provide an incredible opportunity for commercial
fleets when it comes to making a sustainable impact," explained
Jonathan Levy, chief commercial
officer at EVgo, "Samsara serves more than 20,000 customers across
industries that are ripe for electrification and we're excited to
partner with them to further accelerate the adoption of EVs."
In addition to maintaining the largest public fast charging
network in the United States, EVgo
provides a number of options to help light, medium, and heavy-duty
fleets electrify. These options include:
- Public fast charging: EVgo provides fleets access to
their existing and growing network of EVgo public fast chargers,
which has an uptime rate of 98%.
- Dedicated charging hubs: EVgo can build dedicated
charger hubs for fleets without consistent "home base" charging or
who need additional "opportunity" charging on the go.
- Fleet depots: EVgo offers turnkey depot solutions
that span the entire value chain for fleets, including transition
planning, infrastructure deployment, equipment provisioning,
software & networking, and ongoing maintenance.
"Fleet electrification is top of mind for a number of our
transportation customers, but the process of adopting EVs can
present unique operational challenges," explained Christopher Mozzocchi, director of OEM products
and ecosystem integrations at Samsara. "Partnering with EVgo will
ensure our customers have the expertise and EV infrastructure
needed to meet their sustainability goals."
If you are interested in getting started with electric vehicles,
register to attend Samsara's upcoming webinar co-hosted with EVgo
here.
About EVgo
EVgo is the nation's largest public fast
charging network for electric vehicles, and the first to be powered
by 100% renewable energy. With more than 800 fast charging
locations, EVgo's owned and operated charging network serves over
65 metropolitan areas across 34 states and more than 250,000
customers. Founded in 2010, EVgo leads the way on transportation
electrification, partnering with automakers; fleet and rideshare
operators; retail hosts such as hotels, shopping centers, gas
stations and parking lot operators; and other stakeholders to
deploy advanced charging technology to expand network availability
and make it easier for drivers across the U.S. to enjoy the
benefits of driving an EV. As a charging technology first mover,
EVgo works closely with business and government leaders to
accelerate the ubiquitous adoption of EVs by providing a reliable
and convenient charging experience close to where drivers live,
work and play, whether for a daily commute or a commercial
fleet.
About Samsara
Samsara is the pioneer of the Connected
Operations Cloud, which allows businesses that depend on physical
operations to harness IoT (Internet of Things) data to develop
actionable business insights and improve their operations. Samsara
operates in North America and
Europe and serves more than 20,000
customers across a wide range of industries including
transportation, wholesale and retail trade, construction, field
services, logistics, utilities and energy, government, healthcare
and education, manufacturing and food and beverage. Learn more
about Samsara's mission to increase the efficiency, safety, and
sustainability of the operations that power the global economy at
www.samsara.com.
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