bp与赫兹合作加速布局北美电动汽车充电网络

据bp官网9月27日报道，赫兹和bp宣布签署谅解备忘录(MOU)，以开发由bp脉冲驱动的全国电动汽车充电站网络，bp脉冲是bp的全球电气化和充电解决方案品牌。该谅解备忘录为赫兹和bp推动未来的移动和加速电动汽车消费者采用奠定了基础。

该协议还包括通过bp脉冲管理赫兹的充电基础设施，并定制其Omega软件，以确保赫兹不断增长的电动租赁车队在租赁期间快速有效地充电。Omega通过在电力价格较低时自动充电支持车队运营，同时提供电动汽车、充电器、电力使用等的实时可见性。

赫兹在北美各地都有适合bp pulse建设和管理快速充电枢纽网络的地点，以服务赫兹的客户，包括出租车和拼车司机，以及普通公众。

Hertz首席执行官Stephen Scherr表示：“Hertz正在通过投资北美最大的电动汽车租赁车队，并扩大充电站的可用性，加速采用电气化技术。我们很高兴能与bp pulse合作，为赫兹电动汽车车队创建一个全国性的充电基础设施，从而为我们的客户提供更多的充电选择，并为他们提供优质的电动体验和低排放的出行选择。”

通过从北极星和通用汽车的大规模收购，赫兹组建了一支由数万辆电动汽车组成的车队，并在美国38个州的500个赫兹销售点销售。赫兹的目标是到2024年底，使其四分之一的车队是电动汽车，并通过收购各种电动汽车制造商继续增长。赫兹在各地投资了数千个充电站，与bp pulse的合作将使赫兹大幅扩大其在全国的充电足迹。

bp首席执行官伯纳德•鲁尼(Bernard Looney)表示：“与赫兹合作是一件非常棒的事情——很简单，他们是道路上最知名的公司之一。通过合作提供充电设施和设计解决方案，我们相信可以将美国客户的电动汽车驾驶体验提升到一个新的水平。而这只是美国bp Pluse的开始。”

bp于2021年收购了车队充电和能源管理公司ample Power，这是其在北美增长机动性和车队产品和服务承诺的一部分。ample Power现在更名为bp pulse，于2022年开始在多个州的25个赫兹租赁地点安装充电基础设施。

ample Power创始人、bp pulse美国部门总裁Vic Shao补充道：“这是一个里程碑式的时刻。它展示了bp与Hertz这样的合作伙伴将其数字和运营能力结合在一起的力量。加上它在行业领先的电气化雄心，我们可以改变电动租赁汽车的未来。”

bp pulse正在扩大其为汽车、轻型商用车和卡车提供高速充电的全球网络，目标是到2030年全球充电器数量超过10万台，其中90%是快速或超高速充电器。该公司还与车队运营商合作，加速车队的电动转型。

寿琳玲 编译自 bp官网

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.