ABB SIGNS LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH ECOTALITY TO UTILIZE THE BLINK® EV CHARGING NETWORK
Licensing agreement includes additional venture capital investment in ECOtality
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, today announced it has signed a $5 million non-exclusive licensing agreement with ECOtality, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECTY), a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, to utilize ECOtality's Blink® Network for ABB's electric vehicle (EV) charging systems.
More Headlines
- Affordable Wire Management Debuts Solar Strap at RE+2025 - Innovative, All-Metal Replacement for Plastic Zip Ties
- OSCAL Showcases a Range of Innovative Energy Storage Solutions at Re+! Leading The New Wave Of Smart Energy Storage
- Sermatec Unveils 835kWh Modular Energy Storage System: Scalable, Reliable, and Grid-Ready
- RE+2025: Desay Battery Highlights Safety-Focused Innovations
- Southco: Future-Proofing Energy Storage
The Blink Network is a robust operating platform that enables EV charging providers to integrate with utilities and other third parties to facilitate data exchange, utility services, energy management, media communications, and membership and payment programs. The Blink Network provides EV drivers the freedom to travel as they choose and conveniently charge at Blink enabled commercial locations along the way.
Concurrently, ABB made a follow-on investment in ECOtality of $5 million in the form of convertible debt. This investment follows the $14 million venture capital investment ABB made in the company in 2011. ABB's EV infrastructure portfolio was strengthened last year following the acquisition of Netherlands-based Epyon, an early leader in electric vehicle charging infrastructure solutions, including DC fast charging systems and associated back-office systems which can be connected to various Business-to-Consumer service platforms such as the Blink Network.
About ECOtality, Inc.
ECOtality, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECTY), headquartered in San Francisco, California, is a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies. Through innovation, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships, ECOtality accelerates the market applicability of advanced electric technologies to replace carbon-based fuels. For more information about ECOtality, Inc., please visit www.ecotality.com.
About ABB
ABB (www.abb.com) is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve their performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 135,000 people.
Featured Product
HPS EnduraCoilTM Cast Resin Medium Voltage Transformer
HPS EnduraCoil is a high-performance cast resin transformer designed for many demanding and diverse applications while minimizing both installation and maintenance costs. Coils are formed with mineral-filled epoxy, reinforced with fiberglass and cast to provide complete void-free resin impregnation throughout the entire insulation system. HPS EnduraCoil complies with the new NRCan 2019 and DOE 2016 efficiency regulations and is approved by both UL and CSA standards. It is also seismic qualified per IBC 2012/ASCE 7-10/CBC 2013. Cast resin transformers are self-extinguishing in the unlikely event of fire, environmentally friendly and offer greater resistance to short circuits. HPS also offers wide range of accessories for transformer protection and monitoring requirements.
