YOU’RE INVITED!
You are invited to visit Tritium’s booth D17 and talk to us about DC fast charging and High Power Charging (HPC) infrastructure for electric vehicles. We offer solutions for charging networks, utilities, fleet operators and more.
5 REASONS TO VISIT OUR STAND
1. Tritium is a world-leading designer and manufacturer of DC fast charge products.
2. A 20-year track record of expert involvement in e-mobility and renewable energy.
3. Hear about our current involvement in the top electric vehicle charging projects in the world.
4. Deployment of more than 2500 DC fast charging stations in more than 26 countries.
5. Our products are scalable, flexible, intelligent, customisable, and brandable.
TRITIUM REPRESENTATIVES
Paul Sernia – Chief Product Officer, co-founder
Chris Hewitt – Australian and New Zealand Sales Representative
Nathan Dunlop – Sales & New Market Analyst
Howard Powell – Sales Operations Manager
DON’T MISS OUR SPEAKERS
21st November @ 10.40 am
Paul Sernia : New applications in electric vehicle drive trains and renewable energy generation
21st November @ 2.50 pm
Paul Sernia : ENERGY: Integrating procurement, efficiency, generation and storage
22nd November @ 2pm
Nathan Dunlop : Customer engagement for EV charging
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Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
9- 10 November 2018
YOU’RE INVITED!
You are invited to visit Tritium’s booth and talk to us about DC fast charging and High Power Charging (HPC) infrastructure for electric vehicles. We offer solutions for charging networks, utilities, fleet operators and more.
JAMES KENNEDY IS A GUEST SPEAKER
James Kennedy ( Chief Technology Officer and co-founder) will be speaking on the topic: charging infrastructure.
When: Friday 9 November
Time: 11.20 am
5 REASONS TO VISIT OUR STAND
1. Tritium is a world-leading designer and manufacturer of DC fast charge products.
2. A 20-year track record of expert involvement in e-mobility and renewable energy.
3. Hear about our current involvement in the top electric vehicle charging projects in the world.
4. Deployment of more than 2000 DC fast charging stations in more than 24 countries.
5. Our products are scalable, flexible, intelligent, customisable, and brandable.
TRITIUM REPRESENTATIVES
Chris Hewitt – Australian and New Zealand Sales Representative
MAKE CONTACT
Want to make contact before the Conference, or reserve a 30-minute sit down (space limited, reserve now) with one of our team members? Let us know who you are and how we can help by completing and submitting the AEVA EXPO CONTACT FORM.
ABOUT AEVA
The Australian Electric Vehicle Association Inc. (AEVA) is a volunteer run, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the cause of switching Australia’s transport networks to electric drive as quickly as possible. We all share a common interest in Electric Vehicles (EVs) and electric vehicle technology. Our purpose is to provide a forum for social and technical communication in the EV field, create greater awareness of EVs and encourage their use, to foster further research and development in EV technology, and to be an official source of information on EVs in Australia. We are structured as a federation of state-based branches, overseen by a National Executive.
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ABOUT TRITIUM
At Tritium, we want everyone to enjoy clean, healthy and convenient cities. Our company is committed to energy freedom and we are continually developing technologies and products that will enable the world’s EV owners to maximize the benefits of their vehicles. As both a convenient mode of transport and a mobile energy asset. By designing a range of products which support the uptake of EV’s, Tritium’s aim is to lower the barriers that can prevent transition to e-mobility.
HOW CAN WE HELP?
Make contact with us by submitting your details on the AEVA EXPO CONTACT FORM
City of Launceston Unveils Tasmania’s First Publicly-Available DC Fast Charger from Tritium
· Tritium’s Veefil-RT 50kW DC fast chargers can charge most battery EVs to 80 per cent within 30 minutes
· Installation kicks off Launceston’s commitment to providing fast-charging infrastructure to the growing number of EV drivers in the state
Launceston, Australia – October 19, 2018 – The City of Launceston has opened the roads to the emerging number of electric vehicle drivers in the state of Tasmania, after installing the state’s first publicly-available DC fast charger from Australian EV infrastructure specialists, Tritium.
A Tritium Veefil-RT 50kW DC fast charger was purchased and installed by the city and is available for use immediately. The site, in Paterson Street East car park, is free to use for all drivers until July 1, 2019, when fees for charging will be set.
“The installation of Tritium’s DC fast charger is an important first step in unlocking electric vehicle usage in the state of Tasmania,” said City of Launceston Mayor Albert van Zetten. “The rise of electric vehicles is important for the state as the zero-emission driving capabilities of EVs ensures we can keep our biggest asset – our air and environment – clean for tourists.
“The Tritium DC fast charger is proven technology and will help eliminate ‘range anxiety’ for our growing number of EV drivers across the state.”
Tritium’s Veefil-RTs ensure drivers can fully charge their vehicle to 80 per cent within 30 minutes on average for any EV with a CHAdeMO or CCS2 socket – meaning they will accommodate most makes and models of EVs available in Australia.
With the installation of Tasmania’s first publicly-available DC Fast Charger, drivers will be able to complete the round trip from Launceston to Hobart with a single charge at the Launceston site. Further, the new infrastructure will encourage the uptake of electric vehicles to local residents, while enabling tourists to more easily explore the state in an electric vehicle.
In 2013, the Department of Premier and Cabinet’s Tasmanian Climate Change Office (TCCO) UNDERTOOK A PROJECT TO INVESTIGATE THE POTENTIAL BENEFITS of electric vehicles in Tasmania. The benefits identified included: reduced transport-related air pollution; improved energy security due to reduced reliance on imported fossil fuels; and significant emissions reduction opportunities due to Tasmania’s renewable energy profile.
It also identified a key barrier to electric vehicle uptake: a lack of public charging infrastructure to support longer distance drives. While most EV owners charge their vehicles at home, the project identified that public charging “is needed to support extended journeys, including to facilitate electric vehicle tourism”.
“Tasmania is known for its pristine natural beauty, so it’s great to see the City of Launceston positioning Tasmania as a leader in zero-emissions mobility and helping to protect its environment in the process,” said Chris Hewitt, Head of Sales A/NZ, Tritium. “It’s been proven time and time again across the world that building charging infrastructure leads to an increase in EV uptake, and the City of Launceston is leading the way in enabling an EV future in Tasmania.”
Tritium, founded in Brisbane, is a world leader in fast-charging station technology with deployments in the United States and Europe, and in Australia is the leading supplier of chargers for Queensland’s EV super-highway and the NRMA’s electric vehicle highway in New South Wales.
ABOUT TRITIUM
Brisbane-based Tritium is a technology company specialising in the design and manufacture of DC fast-charging solutions for electric vehicles (EV). Established in 2001, to provide power-electronic systems and battery energy-storage applications, it has, since the launch of its first DC fast charger in 2014, become one of Australia’s fastest-growing companies. In just four years Tritium has developed into a leading global DC fast charging supplier, with installations in 26 countries, and it currently holds around 50% of the Norwegian market and around 15% of the wider European market for 50kW fast chargers. In 2016, the Queensland Government invested AU$2.5m in Tritium – the first company to receive investment under a Business Development Fund scheme established to encourage innovative business – and it invested a further AU$2.5m in 2018. Customers include Charge.net.nz, EDF Lumins, Fortum, Grønn Kontakt, IONITY, Proterra and Stromnetz. Tritium’s HQ and main manufacturing plant is in Brisbane, with additional sales and manufacturing facilities in its two key markets of Europe and the US.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, September 11, 2019 – IONITY, a joint venture between Daimler, Ford, BMW Group and the Volkswagen Group with Porsche AG, has today unveiled its next generation charger, which has been engineered, industrialised and manufactured by world-leading electric vehicle (EV) DC fast charging technology specialists, Tritium.
The unique design – unveiled at the IAA 2019 Motor Show in Frankfurt – features a distinctive Halo atop the charger unit which will change the face of highways and charging areas across the continent. The luminating LED Halo emits enough light to remove the need for additional lighting around the charge site, while also providing a secure, welcoming experience for the recharging driver. Sitting atop a 2.6 metre (over 8.5 feet) tall unit, the charger will act as a beacon for drivers along highways across Europe.
Additionally, the unit features one of the most advanced human machine interface (HMI) screens available to EV drivers, offering seven languages, contactless pay options and a frictionless customer experience.
The first site for the new charger is slated for Greve, Denmark, with the subsequent rollout of the Halo chargers to expand across Scandinavia, particularly in Norway.
“We are confident our revolutionary next generation high power chargers will accelerate the breakthrough momentum of the expanding IONITY network,” said Michael Hajesch, CEO, IONITY. “The new design, featuring innovative lighting solutions, an advanced digital user interface and a class-leading engineered architecture will make charging an EV even more convenient for drivers.
“We chose to work with Tritium because of its engineering expertise and its ability to closely mirror our initial concept as much as possible, with the fewest compromises to the design and the ability to quickly turn around the project.”
The path to industrialising a revolutionary concept
The charger – conceived by IONITY and its partner Designworks – is the result of 18 months of research, engineering and testing from Tritium and a significant co-operative effort between the companies to keep to the original design as much as possible.
“The concept of the chargers was revolutionary from the outset, and with this comes the challenge to industrialise the concept in full,” said David Finn, CEO and co-founder, Tritium. “With few compromises, and thanks to some equally revolutionary and innovative engineering from our team and our expertise in small-footprint design, we proved to IONITY that we could make their vision possible.”
Tritium’s chargers, from its award-winning Veefil-RT 50kW DC Fast (Rapid) Charger to its Veefil-PK 350kW DCH High Power Chargers, benefit from the company’s leadership in small footprint. This leadership and flexibility ensured that Tritium could marry the design to the sleek, slim concept originally planned for IONITY.
As such, the industrialised charger features a nearly flush front-facing compartment. With no bumps, no exposed screws or pop rivets, the charging point is entirely smooth and demonstrates the incredible level of attention to detail in the charger’s design.
Further, the HMI is a one-of-a-kind single-pane-of-glass concept. It incorporates everything from the interface to elements of the charger plug, and its unique design will remain exclusive to the Halo charger. It offers users a service in seven different languages, making the process of charging a vehicle as simple and stress-free as possible, while customers of mobility service providers (MSPs) can pay directly via their contactless cards or tokens for tap-and-go payments.
“These are true state-of-the-art chargers which will revolutionise the look and feel of highways across the continent,” said Finn. “When people see these bright halos shining in the distance, they’ll know they can soon charge easily and at the fastest rate possible.”
The IONITY next-generation Halo charger launch follows a run of news featuring unique research, development, engineering and expansion across the globe from Tritium.
Earlier this year, the company LAUNCHED ITS TRITIUM E-MOBILITY INNOVATION CENTRES in Brisbane, Australia, and Amsterdam in order to cater for the increased demand in bespoke solutions such as those requested by IONITY.
Recently, the company announced it signed a deal in the United States with SSA Marine TO SUPPLY THE PORT OF LONG BEACH IN CALIFORNIA WITH 33 MODIFIED VEEFIL-PK 175KW DC HPCS – which will be equipped with a Quick Charging Connector (QCC) from Stäubli – to enable the fast charging of the port’s entire fleet of electric-drive terminal tractors automatically and simultaneously. The project represents the largest automated vehicle charging program at any port in the US.
Last year, the company announced it was receiving a portion of $3.2 million in federal funding awarded to the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) by the Department of Energy, to develop an extreme fast-charging system that can connect directly to the distribution grid. The EPRI allocated about US$400,000 for Tritium to develop a custom version of its Veefil-PK high-powered charging head, along with providing input for system design and testing.
Form follows function
The next-gen IONITY chargers are capable of 350kW DC charging and can add 350km/220mi of range to an EV in 10 minutes.
IONITY recently signed deals with Tritium which ensures that Tritium’s chargers – a mix of the existing Veefil-PK installations and soon the next-gen Halo charger – will be installed at 220 of the planned 400 sites across Europe, with up to six chargers to be installed at each site.
“IONITY has a clear vision for the future of EV charging, and the sheer number of chargers and the speed at which they can charge an EV will all but eliminate range anxiety in Europe,” said Finn. “The biggest hindrance to the ubiquity of EVs across the globe is the availability of fast and ultra-fast charging, but IONITY’s network ensures that EV drivers will be able to drive whenever and wherever they want.”
In all, IONITY’s network will establish 2,400 charging points across Europe, enabling hassle-free pan-European EV travel. The 350kW charging network is future-proofed and ensures that e-mobility will be a convenient, reliable and everyday experience.
IONITY has teamed up with site partners across Europe ensuring that more than 90 per cent of the planned IONITY network has already been covered.
About Tritium
Tritium is a technology company that designs and manufactures the world’s most advanced DC fast-charging equipment for electric vehicles (EV). Established in 2001 to provide power-electronic systems and battery energy-storage applications, Tritium became one of Australia’s fastest-growing companies with the launch of its first DC fast charger in 2014. Since then, Tritium has become a leading global DC fast charging (DCFC) supplier with installations in more than 29 countries. Tritium currently holds around 50 per cent of the world-leading market in Norway and around 15 per cent of the wider global market for 50kW fast chargers. Tritium customers include The NRMA, Chargefox, Charge.net.nz, EDF Lumins, Fortum, Grønn Kontakt, IONITY and Stromnetz. Tritium’s global headquarters and main manufacturing plant is in Brisbane, Australia. Additional sales and manufacturing facilities in Amsterdam and the Los Angeles region ensure attention to key markets in Europe and the Americas. For more, visit WWW.TRITIUM.COM.AU.
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Los Angeles, CA, September 20, 2019 – Tritium, a world leader in electric vehicle (EV) DC fast-and high-power charging technology, has opened the doors of a new facility in Los Angeles which will enable the company to increase production to cater for a growing sales pipeline in the Americas region.
The Tritium E-Mobility Innovation Center in Los Angeles will feature a testing facility to allow automotive manufacturers in the US to test vehicles for DC charger interoperability with the suite of advanced Tritium DC chargers. It will also provide expanded manufacturing and logistics capabilities for Tritium, along with a customer-focused Research and Development (R&D) facility to enable the company to create customized solutions to meet unique customer requests.
In addition, the company has launched the RT175s DC High Power Charger (HPC), which was designed specifically for the United States market. The RT175s will be available from Q4 this year and will provide the most flexible and lowest-cost installation of a charger in its class.
“We outgrew our previous facility in Torrance faster than we ever expected, which is a testament not only to the team we have and the technology we can produce, but also to the growing demand for electric vehicle infrastructure in the United States and in particular California,” said Jeff Wolfe, President, Americas, Tritium. “We are seeing greatly increased product demand, both with our award-winning Veefil-RT50 product and with the upcoming US availability of our RT175s DC HPCs towards the end of the year.
“Following a number of significant wins in recent months, our new facility will allow us to provide customers with unequalled logistics capabilities, uniquely-tailored solutions and local production.”
BRINGING FLEXIBLE, HIGH-POWER CHARGING TO THE MAINSTREAM
The RT175s, ideal for urban areas and vertical industry deployments, is based on the world-leading Veefil-PK concept currently being installed across Europe with the IONITY network, the fastest and largest network of its kind in the world and a joint venture of the BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company and the Volkswagen Group including Audi and Porsche.
At 175kW, the RT175s can add 110 miles of range to an electric vehicle in just 10 minutes. Tritium’s flexible design and architecture approach ensures the chargers can be delivered at scale and low cost, and to suit the aesthetic requirements of the surrounding area.
“The market has determined what level of charge power it requires at the high-end of charging in the United States, and the answer is 175kW. There are almost no vehicles on the market that can charge beyond that range at this time,” said Wolfe. “We’re providing what the market wants, while ensuring our customers can deploy these chargers both at scale and cost-effectively. With the proliferation of 50kW DC Fast Chargers, drivers will have all the choice in charge speed they require for the foreseeable future.
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MICHAEL WRAY | Courier Mail | 15 September 2018
BRISBANE-based technology firm Tritium has won a lucrative US Government grant to develop a prototype high-powered charging system for electric vehicles.
The company, which is a global supplier of high-powered chargers, was allocated $US400,000 under a wider $US80 million push from the US Department of Energy to support advanced vehicle technologies.
Partnering with independent US non-profit the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), Tritium will develop a custom version of its Veefil-PK high-powered charging head and provide input for system design and testing.
EPRI total grant was $3.2 million to develop an “extreme fast charging system” capable of connect to the US power grid.
Tritium engineering director and co-founder James Kennedy said the company would use its expertise in electric vehicle charging to build an advanced system that is “easy to scale, repeat and manufacture”.
“The solution the project team develops will result in a system with a smaller footprint, higher efficiency and lower cost of ownership,” he said.
“We’re looking forward to collaborating with the other partners.
“The project will help us gain exposure to the rapidly developing US market.”
Tritium launched its first DC fast charger in 2014 and since then has become a leading global supplier with installations in 24 countries.FacebookLinkedInTwitterEmailShare
Chargefox Deploys First Tritium DC High Power Chargers in Australia
Tritium’s Veefil-PK 350kW DC High Power Charger can add 400km range in 15 minutes
Brisbane, Australia, May 10, 2019 – Tritium, a world leader in electric vehicle (EV) DC fast charging technology, has deployed its Veefil-PK 350kW DC High Power Chargers for the first time in Australia as part of Chargefox’s new ultra-rapid network site at the Toombul Shopping Centre in Brisbane.
Chargefox is creating a network of 22 ultra-rapid publicly-available DC charging sites across Australia featuring 350kW chargers and 50kW DC Fast Chargers.
The two 350kW chargers installed at the Toombul Shopping Centre can charge two cars simultaneously and are equipped with CCS2 plug types. Considered the most advanced charger in the world, the Veefil-PK can add up to 400km of range to an EV in just 15 minutes, or 200km in eight minutes.
“The new charging station is an important step in connecting electric vehicle drivers in Brisbane to the latest and fastest charging infrastructure,” said Marty Andrews, CEO, Chargefox. “Chargefox is committed to helping Australia transform from being a global laggard in transport innovation to having only the third ultra-rapid electric vehicle charging network in the world. Our new Brisbane station at Toombul Shopping Centre is the next stepping-stone on our journey to connect Australia’s major cities for the thousands of drivers using efficient, clean electric vehicles.
“These are the first Tritium ultra-rapid chargers installed in Australia, and brings together world class products from two Australian businesses. This is a first in Queensland and revolutionises the EV public charging experience for all drivers.”
The site also features a Tritium Veefil-RT 50kW DC Fast Charger, equipped with both CHAdeMO and CCS2 plug types making it suitable for all current and future EVs, including Tesla when used with an adapter. This charger can add 75km of range in 15 minutes of charging, and a number of these chargers have already been installed at Chargefox’s other ultra-rapid network sites at Euroa and Barnawartha North in Victoria.
“The deployment of the Veefil-PK brings Australia in line with other regions across the globe such as Europe where these chargers are being rolled out by the hundreds across the continent,” said Chris Hewitt, Head of Sales Australia, Tritium. “This is the next step towards Australia eliminating range anxiety and enabling true range and energy freedom.
“With EVs now on Australia’s radar, its thanks to network operators such as Chargefox that Australians can feel comfortable driving wherever and whenever they want.”
The Veefil-PK is being deployed by the IONITY network – a joint venture of the BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company and the Volkswagen Group including Audi and Porsche – at sites across Europe.
Tritium’s Veefil-RT 50kW DC Fast Chargers are deployed across Australia, making up more than 70 per cent of the publicly-available DC chargers in Australia. In addition to being installed at the three Chargefox ultra-rapid sites so far, these chargers make up the backbone of the NRMA’s network of a planned 40 sites across New South Wales, as well as nearly all of the chargers along the famed Queensland Electric Super Highway, the longest EV charging network in the world.
About Tritium
Tritium is a technology company that designs and manufactures the world’s most advanced DC fast-charging equipment for electric vehicles (EV). Established in 2001 to provide power-electronic systems and battery energy-storage applications, Tritium became one of Australia’s fastest-growing companies with the launch of its first DC fast charger in 2014. Since then, Tritium has become a leading global DC fast charging (DCFC) supplier with installations in more than 29 countries. Tritium currently holds around 50 per cent of the world-leading market in Norway and around 15 per cent of the wider global market for 50kW fast chargers. Tritium customers include Chargefox, The NRMA, Charge.net.nz, EDF Lumins, Fortum, Grønn Kontakt, IONITY and Stromnetz. Tritium’s global headquarters and main manufacturing plant is in Brisbane, Australia. Additional sales and manufacturing facilities in Amsterdam and the Los Angeles region ensure attention to key markets in Europe and the Americas.
For more, visit WWW.TRITIUM.COM.AU
EasyGo.ie launches most advanced electric vehicle charger in Ireland
Tritium’s Veefil-RT 50kW DC rapid charger at Four Seasons Hotel Monaghancan add 50km of range to an EV in 10 minutes
EasyGo.ie plans to deploy 88 DC rapid chargers in Ireland by end of 2020, leading to the creation of up to 50 jobs
Monaghan, Ireland, March 26, 2019 – EasyGo.ie, Ireland’s first privately-owned electric vehicle (EV) charging network, yesterday unveiled Ireland’s most advanced, publicly-available DC charger at the Four Seasons Hotel in Monaghan.
EasyGo.ie has deployed a Veefil-RT 50kW DC rapid charger from world-leading DC charging technology specialist, Tritium. The successful installation marks the first deployment of a rapid charger in Ireland on a new site in some time, and the first deployment of a 50kW DC public charger on a private network in Ireland. The charger, the most advanced of its kind with the smallest physical footprint in the world, can add 50 kilometres of range to an electric vehicle in just 10 minutes.
EasyGo.ie, founded in 2018 by Chris Kelly and Gerry Cash, also announced plans to install 88 of Tritium’s DC rapid chargers by the end of 2020, with at least 20 to be deployed by the end of 2019, leading to the creation of up to 50 new jobs in operations and customer support.
“Sales of new EVs in Ireland have INCREASED BY 541 PER CENT this year alone, so it’s clear we’ll need more charge points to cater for an increase in EVs on the road,” said EasyGo.ie co-founder, Chris Kelly. “EV drivers are always looking for places to charge and the availability of this and future rapid chargers will help ensure drivers have options across Ireland, from Malin Head to Mizen Head.”
The charger was unveiled at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Four Seasons Hotel in Monaghan yesterday afternoon.
“We’ve always strived to serve the present and future needs of our customers by staying ahead of the curve, and the world is trending closer towards a zero-emissions, electric vehicle future,” said Frank McKenna, Director, Four Seasons Hotel Monaghan. “We worked with EasyGo.ie to install the charger at our site because we want to cater to EV owners who will need to charge their vehicles not only quickly, but in comfort and style; while their car charges, they can avail of all the facilities that the hotel has to offer.
“This is the future of travel in Ireland, and the selection of our hotel as the first site to have a rapid charger installation in a number of years is a testament both to EasyGo.ie’s foresight and our ethos of providing the best service to our guests.”
The Ceremony was attended by Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys T.D.
“The deployment of the EasyGo.ie DC rapid charger is yet another step forward in our efforts to combat climate change,” said Minister Humphreys. “Ireland has been a leader in the eMobility space for some time, and with EasyGo.ie entering the market and establishing itself quickly with installations such as this one and those planned for the future, Ireland will continue to lead the way.”
EasyGo.ie partnered with Tritium to leverage Tritium’s expertise in design, deployment and engineering, combined with its superior backend consultation and support capabilities. Tritium has installed chargers in more than 29 countries and its Veefil-RT is considered the most advanced charger of its kind in the world, with the smallest physical footprint – ensuring installation can be undertaken unobtrusively and successfully in areas where real estate or space is at a premium.
“It’s been proven time and again the world over that the installation of publicly-available rapid charging options leads to greater EV uptake,” said Kevin Pugh, Business Development Manager for Tritium, UK and Ireland. “With EasyGo.ie planning to install chargers at 88 sites in two years, you’ll start to see a noticeable increase in EV adoption and this will have a major impact in helping Ireland achieve its climate change goals.
“People see publicly-available chargers and begin to recognise that, as the infrastructure is being put into place, EVs are clearly here to stay.”
Each Veefil-RT DC rapid charger features a modem which can alert EasyGo.ie and EV drivers – using the EasyGo.ie web app (with a native app coming soon) – in real-time if the charger is available or not.
Michael Lennon, President of the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF), said the installation is another significant step towards a greener future for Ireland.
“Ireland is experiencing challenges in meeting its climate change targets with the prospect of paying substantial fines. As a sector, we recognise that we can be part of the solution and many hotels are already making substantial efforts to further improve their sustainability,” said Lennon. “The IHF is taking an active role in this area and has formed a Sustainability Committee to develop new policies, practices and initiatives to help our industry play its part.
“Ireland is approaching an electric vehicle future and I commend the Four Seasons Hotel for embracing rapid charger installation.”
About EasyGo.ie
Founded by Gerry Cash and Chris Kelly, EasyGo.ie is a leading independent Car Charging Operator in Ireland. The charging network is used extensively across Retail, Workplace, Hospitality and Public Sectors and enables users to pre-book charging sessions to be sure the charger is ready, free and awaiting their arrival. We work with business owners, property developers and site managers to ensure appropriate and cost-effective charging solutions can be put in place to meet both present and future needs. We provide a full charge point installation service together with consultation and supervisory support.
EasyGo.ie chargers are monitored 24/7 and with a round the clock public call centre, we ensure drivers are always getting the best charging support available.
About Four Seasons Hotel Monaghan
The four-star Four Seasons Hotel, Monaghan is a family run independent hotel located 1km from Monaghan Town. It first opened its doors in 1970 and has continued to grow ever since. In the almost 50 years in business The Four Seasons has always striven to provide the best service, and recently won another award for “Customer Service Excellence” from Bord Failte.
About Tritium
Tritium is a technology company that designs and manufactures the world’s most advanced DC fast-charging equipment for electric vehicles (EV). Established in 2001 to provide power-electronic systems and battery energy-storage applications, Tritium became one of Australia’s fastest-growing companies with the launch of its first DC fast charger in 2014. Since then, Tritium has become a leading global DC fast charging (DCFC) supplier with installations in more than 29 countries. Tritium currently holds around 50 per cent of the world-leading market in Norway and around 15 per cent of the wider global market for 50kW fast chargers. Tritium customers include Charge.net.nz, EDF Lumins, Fortum, Grønn Kontakt, IONITY and Stromnetz. Tritium’s global headquarters and main manufacturing plant is in Brisbane, Australia. Additional sales and manufacturing facilities in Amsterdam and the Los Angeles region ensure attention to key markets in Europe and the Americas.
For more, visit WWW.TRITIUM.COM.AU.
Tritium continues Americas expansion with first President appointment
Cleantech leader Jeff Wolfe joins Tritium to accelerate the DC fast charging market for EVs in the Americas
Torrance, CA. & Brisbane, Australia – February 4, 2019 – TRITIUM, a world leader in electric vehicle (EV) DC fast charging technology, has executed the next phase of its expansion in the Americas with the appointment of its first President for the region. Cleantech industry veteran, Jeff Wolfe, has joined the company to drive strategic expansion and deployment of Tritium’s technology at a time when EV adoption is moving from niche toward mainstream.
In this newly-created role, Wolfe will drive business across the Americas with an initial focus on the United States. As a result, Tritium will help to move the US charging industry through a diverse and complex regulatory environment to create opportunities for expanded DC fast charging infrastructure in key states and industry verticals, including utilities, transport and infrastructure, government and retail.
“The Americas EV market is steadily developing, however industry continues to navigate challenges around infrastructure, and the limited ability to meet the needs of organizations and consumers with existing ‘Level 2’ chargers which cap charging speeds to 7kW,” said David Finn, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Tritium. “Tritium is focused on eliminating this public anxiety by working as the technology partner of key industry stakeholders to build out rapid DC charging – known as ‘Level 3’, reflecting vastly improved speeds. Having already played a pivotal role in the transformation of the solar industry, Jeff brings to us experience that will be critical in achieving this goal, and our wider strategic expansion in the Americas. We are in a great position to transition the ‘gas station experience’ to the modern era.”
Commenting on his appointment, Wolfe said: “The EV market is growing quickly across North America as the electrification of transportation moves forward. “Several factors will trigger the adoption surge. We already see an increased pull from legislators and regulators in many states who are creating programs, incentives, and regulatory realignment. Additionally, an influx of new vehicles will become available, increasing consumer choice and appeal. Finally, lower cost EVs will emerge, opening the market to new demographics. “These factors all combine to make the switch from gasoline-fuelled vehicles economically viable for most organizations and consumers. With its proven DC fast charging technology, backed by a strong company culture, Tritium has proven to be a prominent player in the transition to EVs.”
Wolfe joins Tritium with more than 20 years’ experience in the energy and cleantech industries. His special interest in climate-positive energy has seen him play a pivotal role in the solar sector through groSolar, a nationwide solar company which Wolfe founded in 1998. Throughout his career, Wolfe has also held senior leadership roles at Just Energy and Shell. Wolfe’s appointment follows a series of major milestones for Tritium in the US. In February 2017, Tritium opened its first office – which doubles as a research and development (R&D) center – in the US in Torrance, California, and has since grown to a team of 20 across the nation and to more than 300 globally.
In 2018, Gilbarco Veeder-Root, a Fortive Corporation (“Fortive”) (NYSE: FTV) business, took a minority investment in Tritium. The investment will be enable Tritium to accelerate a number of strategic activities, including operational expansion in Europe and the US.
Tritium’s proactive investments in the US have been recognized by various government offices, which has led to significant working relationships with those departments.
About Tritium
Tritium is a technology company specialising in the design and manufacture of DC fast-charging solutions for electric vehicles (EV). Established in 2001 to provide power-electronic systems and battery energy-storage applications, it has, since the launch of its first DC fast charger in 2014, become one of Australia’s fastest-growing companies. In just four years Tritium has developed into a leading global DC fast charging supplier, with installations in 26 countries, and it currently holds around 50% of the Norwegian market and around 15% of the wider European market for 50kW fast chargers. Customers include Charge.net.nz, EDF Lumins, Fortum, Grønn Kontakt, IONITY and Stromnetz. Tritium’s HQ and main manufacturing plant is in Brisbane, Australia, with additional sales and manufacturing facilities in its two key markets of Europe and the US.
For more, visit WWW.TRITIUM.COM.AU.