Wednesday, October 30, 2024
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New EV charging company Konect set to help fuel retailers with transition to electrification

Gilbarco Veeder-Root (GVR), a leader in retail and commercial fueling and convenience technology, has launched Konect– a powerful electric vehicle (EV) recharging ecosystem designed specifically for the fuel retail industry. 

Launched at UNITI expo, the leading trade fair for the fuel retail sector, Konect offers a unique, fully integrated, site-wide suite of EV charging hardware and software solutions for businesses wanting to install their own EV charging infrastructure while driving down costs and maximising return on investment (ROI).

Konect’s mission is to create the most compelling business case for fuel retailers to install EV charging on their sites. They do this by minimising upfront capital and ongoing operating expenses while unlocking new profit pools, creating a meaningful ROI. 

Konect provides wrap around support – including consultancy, installation, maintenance and customer service. At the heart of the solution is a state-of-the-art EV charging system, co-developed with global EV charging technology leader, SK Signet Inc. 

Developed for integration capability with Gilbarco Veeder-Root’s existing full-site fueling, payment and service solutions, Konect enables new profit opportunities for fuel retailers, while empowering them to accelerate the journey to electric mobility. Fleet operators are also able to specify a turnkey, seamlessly connected EV charging offering that optimises operational efficiency and delivers a smooth transition to electrification. 

Dave Coombe, President, Gilbarco Veeder-Root, said: 

“At Gilbarco Veeder-Root, we are forging a future where charging for EVs isn’t just a necessity, but a profitable venture globally – and we are seeing exciting growth in this area for our business and clients. With the launch of Konect, we are signaling our commitment to helping customers transcend current limitations in the EV charging market and accelerate value realisation for their business.”

Om Shankar, Vice President & General Manager, Konect, said: 

“EV adoption is at a critical point, with people and businesses needing confidence to make the switch. Widely accessible charging infrastructure is the key to further uptake, and we aspire to remove hurdles and build an incredible business case for fuel retailers to play a major part in the EV transition. 

“Gilbarco Veeder-Root already offers some of the best software and payment capability in the world, and we’re working with a leading EV charger developer, SK Signet, to provide the most powerful recharging ecosystem our industry has ever seen. Konect is fully integrate-able with our existing full-site solutions, and is poised to help supercharge the transition to electric mobility.”

Konect is ready to support and manage every step of the EV charging journey, including site selection and funding options, providing market-leading hardware and software solutions, and integration with on-site energy storage, loyalty schemes and point-of-sale equipment. 

Jung-ho Shin, Chief Executive Officer, SK Signet Inc, said: 

“The gap in readily available and accessible EV charging infrastructure is a major barrier to the broad adoption of electric vehicles. By integrating SK Signet’s fast-chargers into the Konect platform, we will meet the needs of current and future EV drivers by providing more convenient, seamless and reliable charging solutions.”

Image courtesy of Konect.

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