據(jù)bp官網(wǎng)9月27日?qǐng)?bào)道，赫茲和bp宣布簽署諒解備忘錄(MOU)，以開(kāi)發(fā)由bp脈沖驅(qū)動(dòng)的全國(guó)電動(dòng)汽車(chē)充電站網(wǎng)絡(luò)，bp脈沖是bp的全球電氣化和充電解決方案品牌。該諒解備忘錄為赫茲和bp推動(dòng)未來(lái)的移動(dòng)和加速電動(dòng)汽車(chē)消費(fèi)者采用奠定了基礎(chǔ)。

該協(xié)議還包括通過(guò)bp脈沖管理赫茲的充電基礎(chǔ)設(shè)施，并定制其Omega軟件，以確保赫茲不斷增長(zhǎng)的電動(dòng)租賃車(chē)隊(duì)在租賃期間快速有效地充電。Omega通過(guò)在電力價(jià)格較低時(shí)自動(dòng)充電支持車(chē)隊(duì)運(yùn)營(yíng)，同時(shí)提供電動(dòng)汽車(chē)、充電器、電力使用等的實(shí)時(shí)可見(jiàn)性。

赫茲在北美各地都有適合bp pulse建設(shè)和管理快速充電樞紐網(wǎng)絡(luò)的地點(diǎn)，以服務(wù)赫茲的客戶(hù)，包括出租車(chē)和拼車(chē)司機(jī)，以及普通公眾。

Hertz首席執(zhí)行官Stephen Scherr表示：“Hertz正在通過(guò)投資北美最大的電動(dòng)汽車(chē)租賃車(chē)隊(duì)，并擴(kuò)大充電站的可用性，加速采用電氣化技術(shù)。我們很高興能與bp pulse合作，為赫茲電動(dòng)汽車(chē)車(chē)隊(duì)創(chuàng)建一個(gè)全國(guó)性的充電基礎(chǔ)設(shè)施，從而為我們的客戶(hù)提供更多的充電選擇，并為他們提供優(yōu)質(zhì)的電動(dòng)體驗(yàn)和低排放的出行選擇?！?/p>

通過(guò)從北極星和通用汽車(chē)的大規(guī)模收購(gòu)，赫茲組建了一支由數(shù)萬(wàn)輛電動(dòng)汽車(chē)組成的車(chē)隊(duì)，并在美國(guó)38個(gè)州的500個(gè)赫茲銷(xiāo)售點(diǎn)銷(xiāo)售。赫茲的目標(biāo)是到2024年底，使其四分之一的車(chē)隊(duì)是電動(dòng)汽車(chē)，并通過(guò)收購(gòu)各種電動(dòng)汽車(chē)制造商繼續(xù)增長(zhǎng)。赫茲在各地投資了數(shù)千個(gè)充電站，與bp pulse的合作將使赫茲大幅擴(kuò)大其在全國(guó)的充電足跡。

bp首席執(zhí)行官伯納德?魯尼(Bernard Looney)表示：“與赫茲合作是一件非常棒的事情——很簡(jiǎn)單，他們是道路上最知名的公司之一。通過(guò)合作提供充電設(shè)施和設(shè)計(jì)解決方案，我們相信可以將美國(guó)客戶(hù)的電動(dòng)汽車(chē)駕駛體驗(yàn)提升到一個(gè)新的水平。而這只是美國(guó)bp Pluse的開(kāi)始?！?/p>

bp于2021年收購(gòu)了車(chē)隊(duì)充電和能源管理公司ample Power，這是其在北美增長(zhǎng)機(jī)動(dòng)性和車(chē)隊(duì)產(chǎn)品和服務(wù)承諾的一部分。ample Power現(xiàn)在更名為bp pulse，于2022年開(kāi)始在多個(gè)州的25個(gè)赫茲租賃地點(diǎn)安裝充電基礎(chǔ)設(shè)施。

ample Power創(chuàng)始人、bp pulse美國(guó)部門(mén)總裁Vic Shao補(bǔ)充道：“這是一個(gè)里程碑式的時(shí)刻。它展示了bp與Hertz這樣的合作伙伴將其數(shù)字和運(yùn)營(yíng)能力結(jié)合在一起的力量。加上它在行業(yè)領(lǐng)先的電氣化雄心，我們可以改變電動(dòng)租賃汽車(chē)的未來(lái)?！?/p>

bp pulse正在擴(kuò)大其為汽車(chē)、輕型商用車(chē)和卡車(chē)提供高速充電的全球網(wǎng)絡(luò)，目標(biāo)是到2030年全球充電器數(shù)量超過(guò)10萬(wàn)臺(tái)，其中90%是快速或超高速充電器。該公司還與車(chē)隊(duì)運(yùn)營(yíng)商合作，加速車(chē)隊(duì)的電動(dòng)轉(zhuǎn)型。

壽琳玲 編譯自 bp官網(wǎng)

原文如下：

Hertz, bp collaborate to accelerate EV charging in North America

Hertz and bp announced today the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the development of a national network of EV charging stations powered by bp pulse, bp’s global electrification and charging solution brand. The MOU sets the foundation for Hertz and bp to drive the future of mobility and accelerate EV consumer adoption.

The agreement also involves the management of Hertz’s charging infrastructure by bp pulse and the customization of its Omega software to ensure Hertz’s growing fleet of electric rental cars are recharged quickly and efficiently between rentals. Omega supports fleet operations by automating charging when the power price is low, while providing real-time visibility to EVs, chargers, power usage, and more.  

Hertz has a national footprint of locations across North America suitable for bp pulse to build and manage a network of fast-charging hubs to serve Hertz customers, including taxi and ride sharing drivers, as well as the general public.

“This is a landmark moment. It shows the power of bringing together bp’s digital and operational capabilities with a partner like Hertz. Together with its industry-leading electrification ambitions, we can change the future of electric rental cars.”Vic Shao, founder of Amply Power and president of bp pulse’s fleet division in the United States.

Stephen Scherr, Hertz CEO said: “Hertz is accelerating the adoption of electrification by investing in the largest rental fleet of electric vehicles in North America and expanding the availability of charging stations. We are excited to partner with bp pulse to create a national charging infrastructure for the Hertz EV fleet, thereby growing the number of charging options available to our customers and providing them with a premium electric experience and lower emission travel options.” 

Through large-scale purchases from Tesla, Polestar and GM, Hertz has assembled a fleet of tens of thousands of EVs, which are available at 500 Hertz locations across 38 states. Hertz’s objective is for one-quarter of its fleet to be electric by the end of 2024, with continued growth through acquisitions from various EV manufacturers. Hertz has invested in thousands of charging stations across its locations, and this partnership with bp pulse will enable Hertz to substantially expand its national charging footprint.

Bernard Looney, bp chief executive, said: “It’s brilliant to be joining forces with Hertz – quite simply, they are one of the biggest names on the road. Working together to deliver charging facilities and design solutions, we believe we can take the EV driving experience to the next level for US customers. And this is just the start for bp pulse in the United States.” 

bp acquired fleet charging and energy management company Amply Power in 2021 as part of its commitment to grow mobility and fleet products and services in North America. Amply Power, now rebranded as bp pulse, began installing charging infrastructure at 25 Hertz rental locations in multiple states in 2022. 

Vic Shao, founder of Amply Power and president of bp pulse’s fleet division in the United States added, “This is a landmark moment. It shows the power of bringing together bp’s digital and operational capabilities with a partner like Hertz. Together with its industry-leading electrification ambitions, we can change the future of electric rental cars.”

bp pulse is expanding its global network of high-speed charging for cars, light commercial vehicles, and trucks, with a global target of more than 100,000 chargers by 2030, with about 90% of those rapid or ultra-fast chargers. The company also is partnering with fleet operators to accelerate the electric transformation of their fleets.