Schneider Electric and EMT inaugurate the first quick charging station for electric vehicle in the baltic region
Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management, and EMT, the leading mobile operator in Estonia, have inaugurated the first public quick charging station with mobile payment solution for electric vehicles in Baltic region on October 4, 2011, in the port of Tallinn (Estonia).
The solution developed by the two partners combines Schneider Electric quick-charging infrastructure technology for electrical vehicle, enabling 80% of battery charging in less than 15 minutes, with EMTs in-house mobile payment solution. The solution enables vehicle batteries to be charged safely, and optimizes the charging load according to the vehicles needs and the power available in the grid. Thanks to a built-in telecommunications system, chargers inform the users of their availability, charging status and send information to the vehicles owner when the charging process is complete.
Opening the first public quick charging station is a perfect example of simple, efficient and accessible charging solution to current and future electric vehicle users in Estonia, said Kari Laine, President of Schneider Electric Finland and the Baltic States. By combining their expertise, EMT and Schneider Electric are today able to present consumers a unique solution to manage and pay for charging electrical vehicles.
According to Valdo Kalm, CEO of EMT, developing a system for mobile payment of electric car charging is an interesting challenge and an opportunity to offer customers a new and innovative service, EMT can utilize its 11-year experience in managing mobile parking in cities. With the service developed by EMT, contractual customers of all mobile operators can buy electricity for a car and park without prior registration. For customers, this means a significant improvement in usage and convenience.
According to Allan Kiil, Board Member of AS Tallina Sadam, the charging station for electric vehicle, to be opened by Schneider Electric and EMT in the territory of the Port of Tallinn, has not only a practical use but also a symbolic meaning for the port. Environment protection and nature conservation, particularly the use of green energy, is one of the most important priorities in the activities of the Port of Tallinn. This is why the location of the charging station in one of the largest hubs of the City Centre is very appropriate and welcome, stressed Kiil.
Schneider Electric and EMT will continue their collaboration, using their expertise to provide a reliable infrastructure bound for electric mobility in the Baltic region.
Opening the first public quick charging station is a perfect example of simple, efficient and accessible charging solution to current and future electric vehicle users in Estonia, said Kari Laine, President of Schneider Electric Finland and the Baltic States. By combining their expertise, EMT and Schneider Electric are today able to present consumers a unique solution to manage and pay for charging electrical vehicles.
According to Valdo Kalm, CEO of EMT, developing a system for mobile payment of electric car charging is an interesting challenge and an opportunity to offer customers a new and innovative service, EMT can utilize its 11-year experience in managing mobile parking in cities. With the service developed by EMT, contractual customers of all mobile operators can buy electricity for a car and park without prior registration. For customers, this means a significant improvement in usage and convenience.
According to Allan Kiil, Board Member of AS Tallina Sadam, the charging station for electric vehicle, to be opened by Schneider Electric and EMT in the territory of the Port of Tallinn, has not only a practical use but also a symbolic meaning for the port. Environment protection and nature conservation, particularly the use of green energy, is one of the most important priorities in the activities of the Port of Tallinn. This is why the location of the charging station in one of the largest hubs of the City Centre is very appropriate and welcome, stressed Kiil.
Schneider Electric and EMT will continue their collaboration, using their expertise to provide a reliable infrastructure bound for electric mobility in the Baltic region.
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