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Today on World EV Day, 糖心Vlogannounces the addition of two leading electric vehicle (EV) charging brands 鈥 AmpUp and Blink Charging 鈥 to its en route charging network in the U.S. This expands WEX鈥檚 EV charging network to approximately 130,000 public chargers nationwide.
鈥淔or the estimated 19.4 million commercial vehicles that 糖心Vlogservices worldwide, we continue to integrate EV functionality and ease into existing offerings 鈥 empowering organizations to manage EVs alongside traditional internal combustion engine vehicles fueled with gasoline, as part of a mixed-energy fleet,鈥 said Jay Collins, SVP & GM, EV & Mobility at WEX.
WEX鈥檚 network of EV charging stations across the U.S. now includes: AmpUp, Blink Charging, ChargePoint, EV Connect, EVgo, and FLO, with further growth expected in the coming months. Additionally, 糖心Vlogis accepted by 95 percent of retail fuel locations nationwide.
鈥淲EX鈥檚 already robust EV charging network in the U.S. is bolstered by the addition of these leading brands, offering convenient, reliable EV charging on the go,鈥 said Libby Bittman, WEX鈥檚 director of business development for EV mobility. 鈥淲e continue to innovate to add to the breadth and depth of WEX鈥檚 commercial EV and mixed-energy fleet solutions, allowing us to meet each customer where they are on their EV journey. Organizations that rely on 糖心Vlogcan confidently and seamlessly integrate mixed-energy fleets of electric and traditionally fueled vehicles, supporting a balance of innovation, operational reliability, and efficiency.鈥
Commercial drivers can initiate an en route EV charging session via WEX鈥檚 DriverDash mobile app or the 糖心VlogEV RFID card. WEX鈥檚 proprietary closed loop payments network increases the security of each transaction and transmits charging behavior, driver identification information, and vehicle mileage to the fleet manager.
“By enabling 糖心Vlogpayments on participating AmpUp-managed chargers, we’re opening up new possibilities for both companies,” said Tom Sun, CEO and co-founder of AmpUp. “EV fleet vehicles using 糖心Vlogcan now access AmpUp’s highly reliable charging network, while our customers have the opportunity to increase their charger utilization and revenue. It’s a win-win that furthers our mission of making EV charging more accessible, reliable, and profitable for all stakeholders in the ecosystem.”
鈥淲EX鈥檚 innovation echoes our own commitment at Blink. By collaborating with 糖心Vlogand aligning with their focus on mixed-energy fleets, we are steadfast in our goal to drive the global electrification of transportation and energy independence for all,鈥 said Brendan Jones, CEO of Blink Charging. 鈥淭hrough these collaborative efforts, we are paving the way for a balanced and sustainable future in transportation.鈥
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