ISO 15118

Irdeto partners with CharIN e.V. and takes on the “CharIN PKI”, Revolutionizing Public Key Infrastructure with Open Governance and Enhanced Security

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

CharIN e.V., with their project members, created and aligned the first publicly established Governance for a PKI, including Certificate Policy, Governance, and market guidelines.

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  • CharIN e.V., with their project members, created and aligned the first publicly established Governance for a PKI, including Certificate Policy, Governance, and market guidelines.
  • Enhanced Security and Reliability: Irdeto’s expertise in cybersecurity is crucial for ensuring robust security within the Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
  • "As we embark on this exciting journey of taking over the CharIN Public Key Infrastructure., our focus remains steadfast on enhancing the EV charging experience through advanced security and a pioneering customer-inclusive governance model.
  • This moment marks not just a milestone for Irdeto, but a significant leap forward in the evolution of electric vehicle infrastructure.

DigiCert Achieves Record Growth in FY2024 as Worldwide Demand for Digital Trust Increases

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Lehi, Utah, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DigiCert, Inc ., a leading global provider of digital trust , today announced accelerated adoption of its Digital Trust solutions as the company closed a record total of new bookings in Q4 of its fiscal year as well as a record number of patents filed.

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  • Lehi, Utah, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DigiCert, Inc ., a leading global provider of digital trust , today announced accelerated adoption of its Digital Trust solutions as the company closed a record total of new bookings in Q4 of its fiscal year as well as a record number of patents filed.
  • Product innovation and key partnerships, coupled with the increasing demand for Digital Trust, were behind the strong customer demand.
  • As the need for Digital Trust continues to rise – from quantum computing and connected devices to content provenance – DigiCert has accelerated its market position, driven record bookings, bolstered its executive bench, expanded innovation, introduced new products to market, and earned respected industry recognition.
  • “While we experienced a lot of great momentum in fiscal 2024, we are even more excited about the opportunities we see for Digital Trust over the next 24 months as more and more organizations endeavor to become quantum ready, coupled with the growing need for trusted devices and content authenticity,” said Amit Sinha, CEO of DigiCert.

Ford and Allego Partner to Electrify European Dealership Network with Ultra-Fast Charging

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Ford (NYSE: F) and Allego N.V. (NYSE: ALLG), a leading pan-European public electric vehicle fast and ultra-fast charging network, today announced a strategic partnership to bring ultra-fast charging infrastructure to hundreds of Ford dealerships across Europe.

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  • Ford (NYSE: F) and Allego N.V. (NYSE: ALLG), a leading pan-European public electric vehicle fast and ultra-fast charging network, today announced a strategic partnership to bring ultra-fast charging infrastructure to hundreds of Ford dealerships across Europe.
  • Delivering up to 400 kW charging, Allego ultra-fast charging stations at Ford dealerships will be accessible to EV drivers around the clock and compatible with vehicles that offer DC charging capability regardless of manufacturer.
  • Allego’s Chief Executive Officer, Mathieu Bonnet, commented, “Allego continues to expand its network to meet the demand for charging that comes with more EVs on the road.
  • Automakers like Ford are stepping up to the plate by producing a greater selection of EVs as the European market fully transitions to electric.

FLO Enables GM Plug and Charge on FLO DC Fast Chargers Across Canada

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

All GM EV drivers are provided with access to GM's Plug and Charge, which is enabled by FLO's autocharge software.

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  • All GM EV drivers are provided with access to GM's Plug and Charge, which is enabled by FLO's autocharge software.
  • The feature allows GM EV drivers to begin a fast-charging session simply by plugging in their vehicle at one of FLO's fast charging stations across Canada.
  • To use GM's Plug and Charge feature at a FLO charger, a GM EV driver links their FLO account with their myBrand App (myChevrolet/myCadillac/myGMC) and enables the Plug and Charge feature.
  • "GM's Plug and Charge enabled by FLO creates a simplified, seamless and consistent charging experience for GM EV drivers," said Mathew Palmer, Director, EV Ecosystems, GM Canada.

SEALSQ Selected to Secure VESTEL’s Next Generation “Plug & Charge” EV Charging Stations

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Friday, February 23, 2024

“Plug and Charge” is a technological concept initially introduced by ISO 15118, the international standard for charging EVs to enable a more user-convenient and secure way of charging.

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  • “Plug and Charge” is a technological concept initially introduced by ISO 15118, the international standard for charging EVs to enable a more user-convenient and secure way of charging.
  • All charging stations will need to support this standard in the near future, which is applicable to both wired (AC and DC charging) and wireless charging use cases.
  • From a security standpoint, Plug & Charge process requires the EV and charging station to establish and share a secure communication link.
  • Globally, the deployment of EV charging stations should increase at a 31% CAGR to more than 66 million units by 2030, according to the IHS.

EV Connect to Help Streamline Charging Experience for GM’s EV Drivers

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

"This collaboration helps to relieve GM EV drivers from one of the most common friction points of the charging process, enhancing the EV ownership experience, and holds the potential to drive EV adoption further,” said Jon Leicester, Vice President, Head of Commercial, at EV Connect.

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  • "This collaboration helps to relieve GM EV drivers from one of the most common friction points of the charging process, enhancing the EV ownership experience, and holds the potential to drive EV adoption further,” said Jon Leicester, Vice President, Head of Commercial, at EV Connect.
  • EV Connect is a preferred GM charge station operator, offering innovative EV charging management solutions, including advanced data analytics and 24/7 customer support, to charging stations at GM dealerships across North America.
  • EV Connect is also part of GM's holistic public charging ecosystem, which includes GM EV drivers having access to approximately 3,500 EV Connect public chargers and the ability to conveniently start a charging session and make contact-free payments after fueling.
  • For more information about the EV Connect charging platform or how to enroll in GM Plug and Charge, please visit the EV Connect website .

Tritium Unveils Autocharge Software Capability for RTM and PKM Chargers; Partner Lynkwell Leads on Implementation of Innovative Feature

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

This launch allows Tritium to further provide its customers and EV drivers with convenient and efficient options for a seamless end-to-end EV charging experience.

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  • This launch allows Tritium to further provide its customers and EV drivers with convenient and efficient options for a seamless end-to-end EV charging experience.
  • “Tritium continues to be a leader among the charger OEMs offering seamless payment capabilities to drivers,” said Glen Bethel, Chief Technology Officer at Tritium.
  • Tritium has launched the first implementation of this software on its chargers in conjunction with its partner Lynkwell , which has activated the technology on its RTM models at several charging sites for enterprise fleet companies.
  • The availability of these two technologies will expand customer access to operating models that suit their specific business needs and preferences.

eMobi Labs, the New E-Mobility Powerhouse, Emerges as AeonCharge and Mobify AI Collaborate in Pioneering EV Charging Solutions

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Friday, November 17, 2023

This strategic partnership aims to revolutionize the e-mobility experience for drivers across urban and long-distance journeys by smoothly incorporating AI into EV charging technology.

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  • This strategic partnership aims to revolutionize the e-mobility experience for drivers across urban and long-distance journeys by smoothly incorporating AI into EV charging technology.
  • With a vision to provide a hassle-free and efficient charging experience, AeonCharge has consistently demonstrated innovation in its approach.
  • Armed with the combined expertise of the two such creative organizations, eMobi Labs aims to spark a wave in the rapidly evolving world of EV charging.
  • Addressing the challenges in grid infrastructure and EV charging, eMobi Labs connects more than 80 EV charging network operators across North America with a variety of e-mobility service providers.

CharIN Testival North America 2023 Convenes the Automotive and EV Charging Industries to Test Equipment in Real-World Applications

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

As the leading international industry association advocating for EV charging interoperability, CharIN gathered over 300 participants between November 28-30.

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  • As the leading international industry association advocating for EV charging interoperability, CharIN gathered over 300 participants between November 28-30.
  • The Cleveland event was the largest Testival in North America to date.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231213551422/en/
    The CharIN Testival North America 2023 replicated everyday driver scenarios to reveal where electric vehicles and chargers fail to operate together.
  • As a global event series, CharIN Testivals aim to replicate real-world scenarios customers face with EVs and charging equipment.

Pilot Travel Centers LLC, General Motors and EVgo Make Convenient, Accessible Charging a Reality with Opening of First Stations in Coast-to-Coast EV Charging Network

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

"EV drivers are eager for a better charging experience and to have more charging locations along America's most traveled corridors.

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  • "EV drivers are eager for a better charging experience and to have more charging locations along America's most traveled corridors.
  • These new charging locations and the many more to come, will be critical for improving range confidence," said Adam Wright, Pilot Travel Centers LLC chief executive officer.
  • "As interest in EVs continues to grow, we believe our network can be a catalyst to getting more EV drivers on the road."
  • The three industry leaders have worked to provide current and future EV drivers with a thoughtful, practical and accessible charging experience for long distance travel.