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Shell Chooses Driivz's EV charging and smart energy management platform
Shell has selected Driivzs EV charging and smart energy management platform to accelerate the build-out of new charging locations in Europe. Driivz will initially deploy its software in Austria and France, with plans to expand to other European markets. The platform provides real-time monitoring and remote self-healing capabilities, ensuring a superior charging experience. Driivzs solution integrates with Shells driver-facing app and complements Shells support for commercial and fleet customers. Driivz is a leading global software supplier to EV operators and service providers, serving customers in over 25 countries.
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NRG and Driivz Team Up to Accelerate EV Charging in Greece
NRG Supply and Trading S.A. has selected the Driivz EV charging and smart energy management platform to drive its growth in the electric vehicle charging market. The partnership will enable nrg to become a dominant player in the EV charging market and provide innovative and reliable services to its customers. nrg plans to expand its gas station-based EV charger locations by 400% over the next two years and meet the EV charging needs of major retailers, shopping malls, office building owners, and hotels. The Driivz platform offers real-time monitoring, remote self-healing, and supports various charger types and standards. The partnership also allows nrg to extend its customer loyalty programs to include EV charging. nrg is a member of the Motor Oil Group and offers electricity to EV chargers from 100% renewable energy sources.
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Vontier buys Israeli EV charging co Driivz
US company Vontier Corp. has acquired Israeli electric vehicle charging and energy management software developer Driivz. The financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. Driivz has developed a platform for end-to-end management of large charging networks for electric vehicles. Vontiers acquisition of Driivz accelerates its portfolio diversification and e-mobility strategies. Driivz provides solutions to various customers in the electric vehicle charging industry. The company will continue to be led by CEO Doron Frenkel and will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Vontier.
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Electric vehicle charging startup Driivz acquired for $200 million by Gilbarco Veeder-Root
Driivz, an Israeli startup that develops and sells a cloud-based electric vehicle charging network management software, is being acquired by Gilbarco Veeder-Root for $200 million. Driivz has raised a total of $37 million to date and has over one million users. The acquisition will not result in any job losses for Driivzs 80 employees. Entrepreneur Tsahi Merkur is the controlling shareholder of Driivz. The company was founded in 2012 by CEO Doron Frenkel.
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הצצה למשרדי החברה הישראלית שתדאג שהרכב החשמלי שלנו לא ייתקע בלי סוללה
Driivz, an Israeli company that has developed a software platform for managing electric vehicle charging, is enjoying a positive growth trajectory. The company, which was founded in 2013, employs over 70 people in Israel, Europe, and the US. Its customers include electricity companies, gas and oil companies, car manufacturers, and electric vehicle charging networks in more than 20 countries in Europe, America, and East Asia. Its platform serves over 800,000 drivers and provides access to hundreds of thousands of charging stations. The company is committed to reducing air pollution and contributing to a greener future.
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Electric/Hybrid - Estonian EV fast-charging network Enefit Volt selects Driivz to optimise its network operations - Renewable Energy Magazine, at the heart of clean energy journalism
The article discusses the finalists for the ees Award at the ees fair, which is the European exhibition for batteries and energy storage systems. Being selected as a finalist is considered a success for the companies involved. The article highlights the ten finalists for the ees Award in 2021. The event is part of The smarter E, an annual European energy sector event.
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Volvo Group Venture Capital Invests in Driivz
Volvo Group Venture Capital has invested in Driivz, a global EV charging software company. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. Driivz has developed a platform for managing large charging networks for electric vehicles and serves customers in the utility, oil and gas, and automotive industries.
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Chile's Copec Voltex Chooses Driivz to Power Nationwide Public EV Charging Infrastructure
Copec Voltex, a subsidiary of Copec S.A., has migrated its electric vehicle charging infrastructure to Driivz, a leading EV charging and smart energy management software platform. This move allows Copec Voltex to continue delivering electromobility in Chile, while preserving the environment and ensuring sustainable resource management. Copec Voltex is building a nationwide EV charging network and offers energy services and EV charging for various types of vehicles and locations. The migration to Driivzs technology is expected to support an increasing number of chargers and customers. The partnership with Driivz enables Copec Voltex to provide a reliable and convenient EV charging experience. The article highlights Copec Voltexs vision of a resilient and sustainable future and their commitment to the energy transition.
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https://www.israeldefense.co.il/en/node/44014
MOL Group has chosen Israeli startup Driivzs technology to manage its electric vehicle charging network. This partnership allows MOL to expand its charging infrastructure and services, positioning the company as a dominant player in the EV market in central and southeast Europe. Driivzs EV charging management platform ensures charger stability and availability, maximizing network uptime and reducing total cost of ownership for MOL. MOL has also launched a self-service mobile app and online portal called Plugee, based on Driivzs platform, to enhance the driver experience. The integrated billing module enables MOL to offer flexible business models and support geographic expansion.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Startup Driivz Raises $11 Million
Innovation powering Ireland's energy market
ESB is a founding member of the Free Electrons Programme, a global accelerator program for energy start-ups. The program aims to transform the energy market with innovative ideas and technologies. ESB supports and partners with start-ups in areas such as energy efficiency, e-mobility, digitization, IoT, and smart grids. The selected finalists of the program participate in a six-month program to refine their value propositions and explore investment opportunities. ESB has already benefited from previous program finalists, using their software for EV charging monitoring and home heating system control. ESB has also announced pilot projects with international start-ups. The program has helped Irish companies gain international commercial traction.
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Current± Disruptors: Driivz's Doron Frenkel on V2G and smart charging
Israeli charging software company Driivz discusses its investment from Centrica and its plans for expansion. Driivz offers a smart cloud-based platform for charging operations and energy management. The investment from Centrica allowed Driivz to integrate its software into Centricas commercial EV offering. Driivz also plans to expand into Japan through a partnership with utility Ennet Corporation. The article highlights the challenges in electrification, particularly with commercial fleets, and the potential of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology. Driivz differentiates itself through its self-healing algorithms, smart charging management tools, and compatibility with various charger types. The CEO of Driivz predicts rapid growth in the EV market, with increased adoption of EVs, the entry of traditional utilities and oil companies into the EV charging domain, and a move towards smart charging and energy aggregation.
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The Open Charge Point Protocol can now be cer - Open Charge Alliance
The Open Charge Alliance has launched an independent certification program for companies using the Open Charge Point Protocol 1.6 (OCPP 1.6) in their charging products. The first four companies to receive the OCPP 1.6 Full Certificate are Driivz, Greenlots, Alfen, and EVBox. The certification program aims to provide a uniform solution for communication between charging stations and management systems, promoting interoperability in the electric vehicle market. The certification ensures that OCPP compliant systems have been validated for conformance to the OCPP specifications. The OCA has selected three test laboratories for independent testing: DNV-GL, DEKRA, and KSGA. The certification program is open to both members and non-members of the Open Charge Alliance.
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Driivz Commended by Frost & Sullivan for Its Innovative EV Charging and Energy Management Platform
Driivz Ltd. has been recognized by Frost & Sullivan for its integrated EV charging and energy management platform. The companys software platform manages the EV charging network of tens of thousands of chargers used by over 400,000 drivers worldwide. Driivzs platform is fully compliant with OCPP 2.0 and ISO 15118, enabling flexible charging and bidirectional charging of EVs. The company has a global presence and offers its EV charging management platform in 17 countries. This recognition highlights Driivzs innovative approach and its competitive edge in the European EV charging management industry.
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Inven Capital Invests in EV Charging Management Platform Provider Driivz
Inven Capital, a European investor, has joined a $12 million funding round led by Centrica Innovations and Ombu Group for Driivz LTD., a global leader in Smart EV Charging Management solutions. The funding round brings the total investment to $12 million. Driivzs platform is already used by some of the worlds biggest energy companies and supports over 300,000 drivers and 80 types of charging stations. The investment will support the exponential growth in the electric vehicle market and the need for a reliable charging infrastructure. Inven Capital seeks investment opportunities in companies leading the energy revolution, and Driivz offers a comprehensive and innovative platform for energy management.
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British Energy Company Centrica Leads Round for Electric Vehicle Charging Network
British energy company Centrica PLC and London-based investment firm Ombu Group Ltd. have co-led a $12 million investment round for Driivz Ltd., an electric vehicle charging company based in Tel Aviv. Driivz develops and sells a cloud-based electric vehicle charging network management software. The investment will allow Centrica to support growing customer demand and explore new offers for customers. Centrica will also integrate Driivzs platform into an intelligent electric vehicle charging service for organizations.
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Centrica revs up business EV charging service with Driivz deal
Better Place signs with new company to manage, expand electric car recharging network
Tzachi Merkur, who acquired Better Place, announced plans to expand the network of charging stations in Israel and operate as DRiiVZ-Better Place. DRiiVZ will manage the stations and provide customer service and billing. The company plans to offer a Hebrew-language app for customers, replacing the current information system in Better Place cars. Better Place, founded by Shai Agassi, filed for bankruptcy and was bought by Merkur for NIS 11 million. DRiiVZ also intends to sell unsold Renault electric cars. The total number of new charging stations is unclear, but Merkur committed to maintaining at least 15. Some stations will be located at Merkurs parking facilities.
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