AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Goodyear
(NASDAQ: GT) announced today that its venture capital arm,
Goodyear Ventures, has added AmpUp, a leader in electric vehicle
(EV) charging, to its investment portfolio.
AmpUp supports the EV driving community through their advanced
charging network and software solutions. With operations across
North America, AmpUp aims to make
charging accessible and seamless for every EV driver.
"Goodyear is interested in enabling the future of mobility,
including within the EV sector," said Abhijit Ganguly, managing director, Goodyear
Ventures. "AmpUp will provide us with valuable insights on the
latest electrification trends and bring their solutions to our
fleet customers who are considering electrification."
"AmpUp is thrilled to partner with Goodyear, whose commitment to
innovation and electric mobility will be crucial to wide-scale
adoption of EVs," said Thomas Sun,
CEO and Co-founder of AmpUp. "As a company focused on providing
seamless charging solutions, AmpUp can't wait to explore solutions
with the Goodyear team nationwide."
Goodyear Ventures fuels the future of mobility by partnering and
investing in seed-to-growth-stage startups in emerging mobility
technology, including EV mobility and infrastructure.
For more information on Goodyear Ventures, go to
www.goodyearventures.com.
To learn more about AmpUp, visit www.ampup.io.
About The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It
employs about 72,000 people and manufactures its products in 55
facilities in 23 countries around the world. Its two Innovation
Centers in Akron, Ohio, and
Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to
develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the
technology and performance standard for the industry. For more
information about Goodyear and its products, go to
www.goodyear.com/corporate.
About AmpUp
AmpUp is an electric vehicle (EV) software company and network
provider that enables drivers, hosts, and fleets to charge
stress-free. Our technology gives businesses and property owners
the ability to efficiently manage multiple charge stations and
locations in one platform. Advanced features, such as smart
scheduling, dynamic access control and energy optimization provide
site hosts more flexibility and affordability for their charger
investment. With headquarters in Cupertino, CA, AmpUp operates in all 50 states
as well as Canada, Mexico, and Puerto
Rico. AmpUp's network and software solutions have been
deployed for customers across North
America requiring installation and management of multiple
electric vehicle chargers, such as JLL, CBRE, Cushman &
Wakefield, Hilton Garden Inn, and Holiday Inn. For more information
on AmpUp, visit www.ampup.io.
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