The Gold and Event Partners of the Transport + Energy Forum help the show to deliver on its agenda of collaboration between the public and private sectors. Outlined here are the partnerships, and who will be speaking on the day.
char.gy
char.gy is the most convenient way for drivers to charge an electric vehicle on their street. We utilise existing street infrastructure to provide two electric vehicle charging solutions:
• A lamppost smart charge point that fits onto existing street furniture
• A satellite bollard smart charge point for greater placement flexibility
Simple-to-use and well designed solutions for councils and parking providers to accelerate the uptake of electric vehicles for their residents and drivers. Easy everyday charging!
At the Forum:
Richard Tyler, Senior Partnership Development Consultant, char.gy, will be speaking on “Surfing the S Curve: Delivering sustainable charging networks in evolving market conditions”.
Fastned
Fastned is on a mission to accelerate the transition to electric mobility. Since 2012, we’ve been at the forefront of European charging infrastructure development, building and operating a rapidly growing network of iconic fast charging stations.
Our yellow, nature-inspired stations create a welcoming environment for drivers during the 20 minutes it takes to charge up to 300 miles of range.
By offering Europe’s most reliable, convenient and joyful charging experience, we aim to inspire millions to drive on solar and wind energy so that together we can curb climate change. Fastned is listed at Euronext Amsterdam (AMS: FAST).
Find out more about the company here.
At the Forum:
Eva Akopian, Programme Delivery Manager – Fast Places JV and John Colgan, EV Hubs JV Project Manager will be speaking on “Minding the gap: working together to build London’s EV charging network”.
Petalite
Petalite is redefining EV charging with its patented rapid/ultra rapid charging technology. Based in Birmingham, a multidisciplinary team of more than 40 engineering experts across hardware, software, mechanical, systems, safety, research and quality assurance are pushing the boundaries of what is possible in EV charging.
The team is driven by a shared commitment to engineering excellence, with the freedom to think differently and reimagine a better way of charging. Petalite’s breakthrough SDC (sinusoidal direct current) technology radically simplifies the AC-DC conversion process at the heart of DC charging.
This allows Petalite to create cost-effective charging solutions that provide superior availability, scalability, modularity, reliability and driver experience to support e-mobility, and accelerate the transition to a net-zero world.
To discover more about Petalite’s innovative approach, visit their website: www.petalite.io
At the Forum:
Steven Gardener, CEO, Petalite will be speaking on “Power in Balance: Aligning driver expectations with CPO economics”.
Zest
Zest is one of the UK’s fastest growing electric vehicle (EV) charge point operators, specialising in the deployment and management of EV charging infrastructure. Our mission is to make the shift to EV a realistic option for all, by offering convenient, reliable and accessible charging solutions.
Backed by the government-sponsored £420m Charging Infrastructure Investment Fund, we invest in projects that anticipate future demand and guarantee long-term service with financial security.
We have a well-established reputation for managing large-scale projects in both the public and private sectors, including for Hackney Borough Council, Transport for London, Metrocentre and Merry Hill.
As a certified B Corporation, we adhere to rigorous social and environmental standards which demonstrate our commitment to goals outside of shareholder profit. We work alongside our partners to offer social value boosting opportunities within local communities and have become certified as a certified carbon-neutral business.
Find out more about the company here.
At the Forum:
Paul Ford, Chief Development Officer, Zest, will join Alec Peachey, Editorial Director, Transport + Energy, in conversation with Ryan McGibbon, EV & Infrastructure Manager, Southwark Council.
Breakfast workshop partners:
Ohme
Ohme is the UK’s largest smart home EV charging company and the fastest-growing in Europe.
Ohme’s chargers help drivers to charge their cars at home at the cheapest and greenest times. All of Ohme’s chargers can work with any energy supplier in the UK, including the latest generation of dynamic tariffs such as Intelligent Octopus Go. Ohme is the only EV charging company whose chargers have worked with Intelligent Octopus Go since its introduction.
Today, Ohme is the official charger provider for Mercedes-Benz, Suzuki, Volvo Cars, XPENG and the Volkswagen Group in the UK and Ireland, as well as Hyundai and Smart in the UK plus the NHS and customers on the Motability scheme, the largest UK fleet operator in the UK.
Motability Operations
Motability Operations delivers the Motability Scheme to over 760,000 disabled people across the UK. Through the Scheme disabled people can access independent mobility by leasing a car, Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV), powered wheelchair or scooter. Since we were founded over 45 years ago, we’ve provided five million vehicles to disabled people and their families.
We exist to deliver smart, sustainable solutions that improve our customers’ mobility in a fast changing world.
We’re committed to supporting our customers through the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and have already helped 50,000 of them make the switch. We’re working hard to find innovative solutions to the challenges our EV users face today to ensure that no one is left behind.
At the Forum
Jon Jenkins, Head of Innovation, Motability Operations, will join Russ Morgan, Commercial Innovations Director, Ohme; Richard Evans, EV Policy and Project Officer, London Councils; ; Michael Goulden, Co-Founder, Kerbo Charge for the Practical Breakfast Workshop.
Other partners
AI partner
Lorefully
Lorefully is unlocking immediate qualitative insights from events, generating more revenue and proving ROI for sponsors, exhibitors and attendees.
We do this by combining face to face conversations with our AI platform to create reports within hours of an event finishing.
Visit its website here.
At the Forum:
The company will be collecting content and information at the Forum to deliver post-event analysis, which will assist with ensuring further actions and insight can be obtained.
