Avis Budget Group and EverCharge have teamed up to bring a large number of EV charging stations to George Bush International Airport in Houston, Texas. The stations will cater to the fleet of EVs and PHEVs offered by Avis and Budget for rental at the airport.
EverCharge’s patented SmartPower technology will be used to manage and control the electric loads, ensuring optimal charging for each vehicle and allowing for more stations to be installed without straining the energy grid.
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The Houston airport partnership serves as a model for fleet electrification planning at airports across the US and aligns with Avis Budget Group’s goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030.
“EverCharge is on a mission to enable the widespread adoption of EVs by providing intelligent software and hardware charging solutions that leverage the capabilities of existing electrical infrastructure. Our partnership with Avis Budget Group is an important step to realizing that mission, and a prime example of EverCharge’s ability to advance our partners’ sustainability strategies,” said Jason Appelbaum, CEO of EverCharge. “We are proud to be leading the charge with Avis Budget Group to accelerate the decarbonization of the transportation sector and bring us another step closer to a clean, all-electric future.”
“The adoption of EVs across the U.S. auto market is encouraging, but this growth requires a transformation of our energy systems,” said Jeong Joon Yu, SK Group Vice Chairman and Head of U.S. Corporate and Government Affairs. “The collaboration between Avis Budget Group and EverCharge is intended to provide the infrastructure needed for a clear pathway to cleaner forms of transportation for rental customers.”
