據bp官網9月27日報道，赫茲和bp宣布簽署諒解備忘錄(MOU)，以開發由bp脈沖驅動的全國電動汽車充電站網絡，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推動未來的移動和加速電動汽車消費者采用奠定了基礎。

該協議還包括通過bp脈沖管理赫茲的充電基礎設施，并定制其Omega軟件，以確保赫茲不斷增長的電動租賃車隊在租賃期間快速有效地充電。Omega通過在電力價格較低時自動充電支持車隊運營，同時提供電動汽車、充電器、電力使用等的實時可見性。

赫茲在北美各地都有適合bp pulse建設和管理快速充電樞紐網絡的地點，以服務赫茲的客戶，包括出租車和拼車司機，以及普通公眾。

Hertz首席執行官Stephen Scherr表示：“Hertz正在通過投資北美最大的電動汽車租賃車隊，并擴大充電站的可用性，加速采用電氣化技術。我們很高興能與bp pulse合作，為赫茲電動汽車車隊創建一個全國性的充電基礎設施，從而為我們的客戶提供更多的充電選擇，并為他們提供優質的電動體驗和低排放的出行選擇?！?/p>

通過從北極星和通用汽車的大規模收購，赫茲組建了一支由數萬輛電動汽車組成的車隊，并在美國38個州的500個赫茲銷售點銷售。赫茲的目標是到2024年底，使其四分之一的車隊是電動汽車，并通過收購各種電動汽車制造商繼續增長。赫茲在各地投資了數千個充電站，與bp pulse的合作將使赫茲大幅擴大其在全國的充電足跡。

bp首席執行官伯納德?魯尼(Bernard Looney)表示：“與赫茲合作是一件非常棒的事情——很簡單，他們是道路上最知名的公司之一。通過合作提供充電設施和設計解決方案，我們相信可以將美國客戶的電動汽車駕駛體驗提升到一個新的水平。而這只是美國bp Pluse的開始?！?/p>

bp于2021年收購了車隊充電和能源管理公司ample Power，這是其在北美增長機動性和車隊產品和服務承諾的一部分。ample Power現在更名為bp pulse，于2022年開始在多個州的25個赫茲租賃地點安裝充電基礎設施。

ample Power創始人、bp pulse美國部門總裁Vic Shao補充道：“這是一個里程碑式的時刻。它展示了bp與Hertz這樣的合作伙伴將其數字和運營能力結合在一起的力量。加上它在行業領先的電氣化雄心，我們可以改變電動租賃汽車的未來。”

bp pulse正在擴大其為汽車、輕型商用車和卡車提供高速充電的全球網絡，目標是到2030年全球充電器數量超過10萬臺，其中90%是快速或超高速充電器。該公司還與車隊運營商合作，加速車隊的電動轉型。

壽琳玲 編譯自 bp官網

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.