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Cleverciti and Trojan Energy Team Up to Help London EV Drivers Find Available On-Street Charging

April 12, 2023

 

Cleverciti and Trojan Energy Team Up to Help London EV Drivers Find Available On-Street Charging

 

 

 

Cleverciti has partnered with Trojan Energy to provide electric vehicle drivers with real-time EV parking space availability. The initiative integrates Trojan’s electric vehicle charging stations with Cleverciti parking occupancy sensors to monitor on-street parking spaces throughout the London Boroughs of Barnet and Camden, and notify local EV users when a charging space is available near their residence.

Scottish-based Trojan Energy develops, manufactures, deploys, and operates “the next generation of electric vehicle charging points.” Trojan is committed to providing on-street vehicle charging to the millions of drivers throughout the UK who do not have private parking spaces at their residences. Each Trojan Energy charging hub adds up to 15 on-street EV charging spaces. This allows neighborhoods to equip entire blocks with EV charging stations, while not reducing the availability of parking spaces for existing gas-powered vehicles.

Trojan is also dedicated to reducing instances of “ICE-ing” in which electric vehicle drivers are “ICEd” out of potential charging spaces by internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. The goal is to “DE-ICE” street parking while creating a more convenient parking experience for local EV drivers.

In London (and throughout the UK) it is becoming more difficult to zone off ever-increasing numbers of charging spaces exclusively for EV users. All on-street parking spaces, even if equipped with Trojan EV charging stations, are available to all drivers. This project integrated the Cleverciti Sensor with Trojan’s network to notify local EV users via mobile app immediately when a parking space becomes available on their street. The system removes the tension between EV drivers and ICE vehicle drivers, offering everyone the same access to on-street parking, yet giving EV drivers the advantage in the search for parking.

Trojan retained Cleverciti to incorporate its innovative sensor technology. The sensors monitor on-street parking spaces and deliver real-time parking availability to registered EV users. With a range of up to 220 degrees, each Cleverciti Sensor can cover up to 100 parking spaces (depending on its mounting height) and can measure the exact GPS position and size of open parking spaces.

Cleverciti worked with Trojan to install the sensors on existing street infrastructure. Parking availability information is updated in real-time, providing drivers with trustworthy insight into available spaces and notifying them as soon as a charging-capable parking space becomes free in their neighborhood.

Mark Constable, Trojan’s Head of Marketing & Public Affairs stated, “The Cleverciti solution has been an extremely powerful tool to allow us to maximize the utilization of Trojan EV spaces throughout the Boroughs of Camden and Barnet. Our ability to provide parking availability data to our EV users significantly improves their parking experience, while creating a more equitable solution for everyone.”

The initiative between Trojan and Cleverciti will continue to have a significant impact on the future integration and success of EVs throughout London and beyond. This approach improves EV charging utilization, allows municipalities to introduce EV charging spaces on a larger scale, and increases consumer confidence to commit to an electric vehicle.

To learn more about Trojan Energy, visit https://trojan.energy/.

To learn more about Cleverciti, visit https://www.cleverciti.com.

https://www.cleverciti.com/en/resources/blog/cleverciti-and-trojan-energy-team-up-to-help-london-ev-drivers-find-available-on-street-charging

Icon Parking Acquired by President/CEO John D. Smith and Arkview Capital

April 05, 2023

 

 

 

Icon Parking Acquired by President/CEO John D. Smith and Arkview Capital

 

 

 

Creates one of the largest minority-owned parking and mobility service providers in the U.S.

New ownership team seeks to deploy largest EV charging infrastructure in NYC, expand Icon nationally, and evolve its breadth of services to a fully integrated facilities service provider

 

New York –  – Icon Parking announced today a management buyout, led by its President and CEO John D. Smith and Arkview Capital, a leading minority-certified private equity fund focused on investing in minority business enterprises, to create the largest minority-owned parking and mobility service provider in New York City and one of the largest in the U.S. As a minority-owned business, Icon will seek to expand nationally, growing its existing footprint of nearly 200 locations in the New York City metropolitan area, New Jersey, and Boston.

“As a leading parking management and mobility services provider in one of the most complex parking markets in the world, Icon is uniquely positioned to leverage its brand — with 76 years of operating history along with its new digital and advanced analytics platform — to accelerate the transformation of the US parking industry,” said Smith, who has led Icon since January 2020.  “When you combine our leadership talent, operating scale, and capabilities with minority ownership, it affords us access and opportunity to harness this tremendous growth opportunity.”

Under the new ownership, Icon will accelerate its commitment to EV infrastructure and add up to 2,000 EV charging units across its portfolio of nearly 200 garages. The company will also look for expansion opportunities into other top gateway cities, such as Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco, and Washington D.C.

“John and his team have transformed Icon, disrupting the parking industry with an unsurpassed customer experience, and unique digital and analytics capabilities, creating the perfect platform to scale nationally,” said Joon Chang, a Co-founder of Arkview Capital, an MBE certified fund. “Under John’s stewardship we are excited to invest in Icon’s growth, as they are poised to capitalize on new revenue opportunities nationwide.”

“We’re thrilled to have an equity partner in Arkview that not only shares our vision of scaling nationally as a minority-owned business but has an established track record of working with management teams for long-term success and significant value creation,” said Smith.

“I am excited to see private equity capital supporting an impressive management team to create one of the largest minority-owned parking operators and to help them execute on an ambitious business plan,” stated Joset Wright-Lacy, former President of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (“NMSDC”) and advisor to Arkview. “The acquisition of Icon is a prominent example of how minority-owned businesses can access capital and help corporations to increase their use of and spend with diverse suppliers.”

Genesis Bank facilitated the transaction. Greenberg Traurig served as legal counsel to Arkview Capital and Davis Polk served as legal counsel to the sellers.

 

About Icon Parking

Founded in 1947, Icon is the largest minority owned parking management and mobility services provider in New York City metro and one of the largest in the nation with almost 200 locations.  Icon leverages its digital and advanced analytics platform to provide parking operations, management, and related services to clients through extraordinarily engaged team members across Commercial Office Buildings and Real Estate, Food and Beverage, Municipalities, Sports and Entertainment, Retail, and Healthcare, that result in exceptional customer, resident, and tenant experiences.  Icon’s mission is to simplify city life, one customer at a time by connecting them to where they live, work, and play; and believes, “Parking is just the start!” For more information, please go to www.iconparking.com.

About Arkview Capital

Arkview Capital is a minority-certified private equity fund focused on investing in diversity-oriented businesses. As a Minority Business Enterprise (“MBE”) certified by the NMSDC, Arkview believes that companies aligned with their diverse customer base will outperform long-term. Arkview provides capital to businesses serving diverse communities, partners with diverse founders, and promotes diversity within procurement and supply chains of leading Fortune 1000 companies.

 

Endera Unveils the 2023 All-Electric Shuttle Model with Extended Range and Fast Charging Speeds

April 03, 2023

Endera Unveils the 2023 All-Electric Shuttle Model

with Extended Range and Fast Charging Speeds

 

LOS ANGELES, CA [March 28, 2023] Endera, a leading OEM of all-electric commercial vehicles, has announced the release of its highly anticipated 2023 model all-electric shuttle. This vehicle is set to transform the transportation industry with its impressive range and charging capabilities, as well as its fully integrated software ecosystem.

 

Endera’s commitment to innovation has led to the development of proprietary electric drivetrain technology that offers exceptional performance, efficiency, and range. The 2023 Endera shuttle leverages an all-electric powertrain with 150 kWh built into the architecture of the platform. Endera’s 2023 model is designed to maximize energy density and features best in class efficiency.

 

In addition, its advanced battery technology allows for ultra-fast charging, with the ability to reach 80% charge in as little as 30 minutes. Fast charge time allows the shuttle to operate continuously for longer periods of time, making it ideal for a broad range of applications, from transportation operators in busy urban areas to on-demand services in rural communities.

Endera Unveils the 2023 All-Electric Shuttle Model with Extended Range and Fast Charging Speeds

 

“We are thrilled to introduce the 2023 model all-electric shuttle to the market,” said John Walsh, Founder and CEO of Endera. “This vehicle represents a major leap forward in the development of all-electric commercial vehicles, and we are proud to offer our customers a product that delivers exceptional performance, reliability, and efficiency.”

 

In addition to its focus on technology and innovation, Endera is committed to customer satisfaction, featuring smart technology, including proprietary dispatch software that tracks vehicles and routes, automates records and energy management, and streamlines reporting and vehicle service. The platform also integrates with Endera GO, a consumer app designed to improve riders’ experience.

 

The 2023 shuttle from Endera is crafted with an emphasis on quality and efficiency at scale, using lighter materials and an aerodynamic front and rear cap to boost its long-range capability while maximizing seating capacity. With advanced engineering and top-of-the-line components, the shuttle is a versatile solution that caters to the transportation requirements of both urban and rural communities.

 

Endera’s vehicles are specifically designed to address the growing need for eco-friendly and sustainable modes of transportation for businesses and municipalities. Endera’s vehicles have undergone rigorous testing in various weather conditions and applications to ensure optimal performance that surpasses customer expectations.

 

The unveiling coincides with the Biden Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill that includes a significant commitment to electric buses as a means of reducing carbon emissions and improving air quality.

 

Endera has become a disrupter in the commercial vehicle industry with its all-electric vehicles and innovative technology, providing a more sustainable and eco-friendly transportation system. The 2023 all-electric shuttle is just the latest example of Endera’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology and exceptional performance in all of its vehicles. Initial deliveries of Endera’s all-electric shuttle will begin in Q3 of 2023.

 

About Endera

Endera is a technology company, specializing in electric specialty vehicles, charging solutions and software products. As an end-to-end electric vehicle maker, Endera provides vehicle design, manufacturing, and service. Made in America, Endera delivers one of the lowest total costs of ownership and provides sustainable solutions that rival its fossil fuel counterparts in price, technology, longevity, profitability, and service. To learn more, visit: www.enderamotors.com.

 

Media Contact

Domenique Sciuto

Email: domenique@enderacorp.com

EasyPark Group strengthens the Executive Team – recruits Chief Customer Officer and Chief Commercial Officer

April 03, 2023

 

 

EasyPark Group strengthens the Executive Team – recruits Chief Customer Officer and Chief Commercial Officer

 

 

To achieve EasyPark Group’s vision to make cities more livable, the global leader in parking tech continues to grow with two strategic recruitments to the Executive Team.

“We’re very happy to announce two strong recruits to EasyPark Group’s Executive Team. Scott Booker and Chris Camp have both exceptional backgrounds from digital marketplaces and tech. They will be powerful contributors as we continue to accelerate our growth and make cities more livable around the world,” says Cameron Clayton, CEO of EasyPark Group.

 

 

Scott Booker has held leading positions at large scale, digital marketplaces. Most recently at Copart, the number one global leader in online vehicle auctions. Prior to Copart, Scott has had several leading roles at Expedia Inc. One of them being President of Hotels.com, where he led the company’s rapid global expansion. Scott also has profound experience developing transformational growth strategies.

 

“It is with great excitement and anticipation that I am joining the EasyPark Group. I believe we have a tremendous opportunity in front of us to capture growth and bring to life our vision to make cities more livable. I am looking forward to being a part of the global team, scaling up in North America, and unlocking growth in other parts of the world. This is going to be a fun journey,” says Scott Booker.

 

Chris Camp brings experience from leading go-to-market teams through periods of consistent rapid growth, most recently as Vice President of Sales at the global food ordering and delivery company DoorDash. He also played a key leadership role in the due diligence and sales integration connected to M&A activities, such as the acquisition of the Finnish tech company Wolt.

“I am thrilled to be joining such a dynamic and innovative company, and I am excited to work with all the smart and humble team members. This is an amazing business, yet there remains much potential for growth. I am eager to help in EasyPark Group’s expansion into North America and the B2B space. I look forward to contributing my skills and experience to help further our vision, to make cities across the globe more livable”, says Chris Camp.

Scott Booker and Chris Camp will report to EasyPark Group’s CEO, Cameron Clayton, and be a part of the Executive Team. They will start their new positions in April 2023.

EasyPark Group is a leading global parking tech company with the vision to make cities more livable. With award-winning technology, EasyPark Group has eased parking since 2001 and today, the company helps drivers save time and money by finding and managing parking and electric vehicle charging. It allows businesses, parking operators, property owners and cities to administrate, plan and take data-driven decisions. EasyPark Group owns and develops the apps EasyPark, PARK NOW, ParkMobile, RingGo and Park-line and operates in over 3,200 cities across more than 20 countries. Visit www.easyparkgroup.com for the latest news and information.

Press contact
Haley Haas, haley.haas@easypark.net

TEZ Technology Announces Leadership Restructuring to Support Organization Growth

March 24, 2023

 

 

TEZ Technology Announces Leadership Restructuring to Support Organization Growth

 

 

 

TEZ Technology (TEZ), the parking industry’s leading developer of app-free, ticketless solutions is thrilled to announce the appointment and promotion of several new executive and director level positions. This leadership restructuring is an essential step toward the organization’s continued growth. These individuals will play a significant role in the future of the organization, provide essential leadership in pursuit of TEZ’s development and goals, and support the needs of TEZ clients nationwide.

TEZ is pleased to welcome Jim Zaloudek to the team. Jim joins TEZ as our new Chief Financial Officer. In this role, Jim will lead the effort to implement TEZ’s financial strategy. Jim has over 30 years of finance, executive management, operations management, and M&A experience within the software, IT services and telecom sectors. His ability to break down “walls” and improve processes enables him to provide strong fiduciary leadership during periods of significant revenue expansion.

JG Biebighauser has been promoted to Chief Sales and Marketing Officer. After successfully leading TEZ’s product team in 2022, JG will now manage both the sales and marketing teams. JG’s background as an operator coupled with his work in sales, strategy, and marketing at IBM positions him well to lead our growth efforts at TEZ. In his new role, JG will develop strategies to implement TEZ’s sales and marketing efforts, will lead in our developing and maintaining our strong industry partnerships, and will identify opportunities to further develop TEZ’s client relationships and support our client needs.

Katherine Beaty has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Client Success. Katherine is an experienced industry leader with more than 20 years of experience in operations, compliance, cybersecurity, and more. In this new role, Katherine will lead the organization’s efforts to ensure that TEZ solutions meet each client’s unique needs. Katherine will lead a team of implementation and support specialists. Under her leadership these teams will be jointly responsible for ensuring our clients’ success after the sale.

Russell Wiant has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Product and Technology. Previously, Russell served as TEZ’s Vice President of Engineering. In this new role, Russell will lead TEZ’s product team and will enhance the processes used to gather customer requirements and to deliver innovative technology to the parking industry. In addition, Russell will continue to lead TEZ’s development team as they build our industry-leading suite of app-free solutions. By bringing both the product and development teams under his leadership, TEZ has improved our ability to nimbly respond to the needs of our clients and the market.

Adam Barge has been promoted to Director of Product Development. Adam has been a part of the TEZ Team for nearly six years, most recently serving as Product Manager for our TEXT2PARK solution. In this new role, Adam will manage the entire product management team, including identifying opportunities to continue to enhance TEZ products.

Chad Brown has been promoted to Director of Systems Engineering. Chad is a proven leader and has been with TEZ for over six years. In his tenure at TEZ, Chad has lead our support team, has been instrumental in building external partner relationships, and, most recently, has been responsible for our flagship product, SMS Valet. In his new role, Chad will be responsible for technical product management at TEZ, ensuring that our solutions are developed in line with TEZ’s commitment to the highest quality stability and reliability.

TEZ’s CEO Mike Simmons stated, “We are excited about the future of TEZ as an organization as we continue to grow and enhance our app-free parking solutions, while helping transform the parking industry to create the best parking experiences possible. Each of these individuals have a proven track record of professionalism, innovation, and leadership and we are thrilled about the opportunities possible as TEZ continues to grow. Each will play a vital role in continuing TEZ’s efforts to support our clients and their effort to serve their clients and communities.”

 

About TEZ Technology

TEZ has long been at the forefront of connecting drivers and parking facility owners and operators, becoming the go-to technology for ticketless parking and valet. TEZ is an industry leader in providing innovative, app-free parking solutions designed to streamline the parking experience. TEZ’s innovations include SMS text-based platforms TEXT2PARK, PERMIT2PARK, and SMS Valet, enabling clients and customers to facilitate user-friendly contactless transactions and payments in self-park and valet operations across North America.

TEZ empowers owners and operators of parking related real estate to “go mobile” and generate significantly more revenue and efficiencies, automating traditional paper ticket processes, promoting client brand awareness, and greatly enhancing guest experiences.  For more information visit https://teztechnology.com/

 

 

Ernie Rehm Joins WGI as Senior Parking Designer

March 24, 2023

 

 

Ernie Rehm Joins WGI as Senior Parking Designer

 

 

 

Indianapolis, IN (March 23, 2023)—WGI, Inc., a leading national design and planning firm, today announced that Ernie Rehm has joined the firm as Senior Parking Designer. A nationally recognized parking consultant with nearly 25 years of experience, Rehm has overseen the functional design of dozens of parking structures throughout the world.

“Ernie Rehm is a great addition to WGI,” said Shad Shafie, PE, Vice President of WGI Inc. “He’s well-known throughout the industry as an outstanding and creative parking consultant and he will be an important part of our parking design team.”

Rehm joins WGI from Walker Parking Consultants, where he worked for over 23 years as a Senior Parking Designer. He is an expert in parking design and geometrics, as well as parking traffic flow. He has played an instrumental role in the development of numerous well-known parking facilities throughout the world, including City Creek in Salt Lake City, Utah, American Dream in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and the Dubai Mall and Meydan One, both of which are in Dubai. Rehm works out of WGI’s Indianapolis office.

 

About WGI

Founded in 1972, WGI is an award-winning national design and professional services firm leading in technology-based solutions for the construction of public infrastructure and real estate development. With 18 offices throughout the United States, the firm is a leading provider of civil engineering services, electrical engineering, environmental consulting, geospatial and land surveying, planning, landscape architecture, MEP engineering services, new mobility, parking solutions, restoration engineering, structuring engineering, subsurface utility engineering, transportation engineering, water resources, architecture, and project delivery. WGI can be found online at wginc.com.

Offstreet Closes Seed Funding Round!

March 23, 2023

 

Offstreet Closes Seed Funding Round!

 

Regina, SK. – Offstreet today announced the closing of a $1.2M seed round. This fundraising round involved participation from new and existing investors, including a first place win at the StartupTNT Investment Summit VI.

 

“We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve closed our latest funding round from some of the top investors in the industry. This investment will enable us to scale our team, accelerate our product development, and expand our reach to new markets,” says Matt Fahlman, Co-Founder and CEO at Offstreet.

 

“We’re grateful for the support of our investors, the trust from our customers, and the hard work from our team. We’re excited about the opportunities that lie ahead as we continue to build the industry’s best parking validation solution.

 

Although the capital is nice, we know the only long-term competitive advantage is building a world class product. We have a lot of work to do and are extremely excited about the future and what we can accomplish in the parking industry!”

 

Offstreet was founded in 2016 by Matt Fahlman and Kyle Smyth in Regina, SK. Working closely with private parking operators, it became apparent that validations were a major pain point and prevented operators from going fully digital with LPR enforcement.

 

Over the last 5 years Offstreet has become the most flexible validation tool on the market that services over 500 parking lots. Offstreet enables parking managers to offer an effective validation solution to clients, as well as digitize paid parking exemptions.

 

About Offstreet

 

Offstreet’s license plate-based parking validation software allows parking managers to digitize and easily manage paid parking exemptions at ungated lots and garages. Typical exemptions include merchant validations, special guests and visitors, and employee parking.

 
 

Parker Technology’s Two-Way Video Functionality Now Available on Amano ONE

March 22, 2023

 

 

 

 

Parker Technology’s Two-Way Video Functionality Now Available on Amano ONE

 

 

 

March 22, 2023 – Roseville, MN- Amano McGann, Inc., the leading provider of Parking Access and Revenue Control Systems (PARCS) in North America, and Parker Technology, the video customer experience platform of choice for the parking industry, are delighted to announce that Parker Technology is now fully integrated with Amano McGann’s Amano ONE PARCS solution.

“We a pleased to continue our relationship with Parker Technology,” said Greg Brewer, Sr. VP of Operations at Amano McGann. “We’re in the business of making our client’s lives easier. This integration takes our simplified, powerful, and reliable Amano ONE solution and adds another layer of convenience for parking management and end-users.”

With the Parker Technology integration, intercom help calls can now be tracked and managed in Parker’s robust software platform and directed to Parker’s highly trained customer service representatives, as needed, whether 24/7 or on a hybrid, part-time schedule. Through the integration with Amano ONE, Parker’s call center team can seamlessly validate tickets, vend gates, update access holder status, search for credentials, and more. Using real-time data available through Amano ONE, the Parker team can also check for potential alerts like low paper. This provides parking patrons with exceptional customer service, while freeing up management staff to do other, high-priority tasks.

Tammy Baker, COO at Parker Technology, said “We are excited to complete another integration together and look forward to the enhanced service this functionality will bring. Our ability to use a single pane of glass to house all the procedures the CSR needs to troubleshoot and then the power to push and pull information from the PARCS system is paramount to the Client Experience. It creates an efficient and expedited way to help the customer in the lane while protecting revenue and system integrity. I love a Win – Win!”

The Amano ONE Call Center is included in the Amano ONE Parking Management Platform and the solution has a microphone, camera, speaker, and display built right in. The Parker Technology integration does not require any additional hardware or on-site reprogramming of the software. Once parking management has engaged with Parker Technology for its services, the integration can be turned on right from Amano ONE’s software. Once activated, guests requesting assistance at an Amano ONE device can take advantage of two-way video and audio communication.

The pairing of these two powerhouse solutions offers parking patrons a simplified user experience with the option for next-level assistance at the device. To learn more about the Amano ONE/Parker Technology interface, email insidesales@amanomcgann.com.

About Amano McGann 

Amano McGann, Inc. is a member of the Amano Group, a worldwide organization with annual revenues in excess of $1 billion. As world leaders in the manufacturing and distribution of hardware and software solutions for the parking industry, Amano McGann distributes nationally through branch offices and an authorized distribution network and provides a level of service and experienced unmatched in the industry. For more information about Amano McGann’s integrated solutions visit www.amanomcgann.com.

About Parker Technology

Parker Technology combines parking domain expertise, a flexible software platform and their professional customer service center, or your staff, to ensure customer problems are resolved efficiently, according to facility business rules. Parker helps its clients create a better customer experience, while collecting more revenue, keeping traffic moving, freeing up internal staff to focus on higher-priority on-site tasks and providing data and insights to run operations more effectively. Learn more at www.parkertechnology.com.

Contact: Sabrina Amerson

Tel: 612-331-2020 ext. 6148

Email: marketing@amanomcgann.com

 

TRES Announces Patriot L Product Now Made in USA

March 13, 2023

 

 

TRES Announces Patriot L Product Now Made in USA

 

 

In keeping with their quest to offer products made in the USA, Transponder and Reader Engineered Systems announces that Patriot L high performance long range reader will be the replacement for the original TRES-900.2 reader.

“The Patriot L is from our feature rich Patriot series RFID readers that are made and assembled in the USA with industry standard 26-bit weigand and other formats available,” explains Steve Hale, President of Tres. “The discontinuance of the TRES-900.2 product is in keeping with our practice of replacing older models with newer models that have improved design and functionality. Our intent is to allow our customers to order the 900.2 until stock is depleted.”

The Patriot L will install, wire and mount to any application where at 900.2 reader has been installed or considered for installation. “The Patriot L, along with the entire Patriot series, will provide long-range performance and will have additional features like transactional LED and internal adjustable buffer, to name a few,” says Steve.

TRES will continue to honor the warranty terms for the TRES-900.2 units for the duration of their purchased warranty period.

For more information, visit www.tresrfsolutions.com.

Parkopedia powers parking and charging solutions on Simplenight’s in-car booking platform

March 01, 2023

 

Parkopedia powers parking and charging solutions on Simplenight’s in-car booking platform

 

 

  • ●  Parkopedia is working with Simplenight to build upon its market-leading services, including parking data and payment features
  • ●  Customers benefit from Parkopedia’s extensive global parking data, plus the company’s established in-car Payment Platform combined with Simplenight’s expertise in bookable experiences
  • ●  Initial collaboration with Simplenight covers on- and off-street parking data, enabling drivers to manage the whole process of finding, reserving and paying for parking from within the vehicle with EV charging services planned to be included in future updates

    01 March 2023 – London, UK / Portland, USA

    Leading connected car services provider, Parkopedia, is working with global enterprise booking platform, Simplenight, to provide drivers with a range of in-car parking, charging and payment options.

    The initial phase will include global parking data covering both on- and off-street locations, and the ability to reserve and pay for parking spaces from within the vehicle, with EV charging services planned to be added in a future release.

    Simplenight delivers a customisable and robust platform that enables companies worldwide to offer real-time booking options across multiple categories such as dining, accommodation, attractions, events, fuel, parking, shopping and more.

    The unique platform is designed to seamlessly integrate into automaker infotainment and navigation systems, as well as mobile applications and voice assistants. This simplifies the process of adding connected services to vehicles for auto manufacturers – offering drivers additional value through innovative connected features.

    Parkopedia’s unique Park and Charge product combines the company’s global database of parking and charging locations with a sophisticated in-car Payment Platform to enable drivers to effortlessly find and pay for parking and charging sessions as part of a complete user experience for EV drivers. The company’s latest partnership will ensure that auto manufacturers are able to offer their customers a more integrated and user-friendly parking, charging and payment experience as drivers place ever more value on sophisticated in-car technology.

    Hans Puvogel, COO at Parkopedia, said: “The Simplenight platform is a great complement to our parking, charging and payment offerings. Parkopedia prides itself on providing auto-grade data and payment services that simplify drivers’ journeys by taking the stress out of vehicle-centric services such as parking and charging. Simplenight’s technology enables us to offer greater usability to today’s motorists by adding the ability to reserve and book parking ahead of time, providing additional peace of mind on arrival.”

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Simplenight Founder and CEO Mark Halberstein, said: “Parkopedia’s vision greatly aligns with ours. By working together, our technology solutions for end consumers build customer loyalty, increase engagement, and grow revenue via our transactional models.”

About Parkopedia

Parkopedia is the leading connected car services provider used by automakers, organisations and millions of drivers around the world. Parkopedia helps drivers find and pay for parking, EV charging, fuel and tolls across 90 countries. Parkopedia is also developing highly detailed parking maps and corresponding algorithms to help drivers and self-driving vehicles navigate to an open parking space indoors. Visit business.parkopedia.com for more information.

About Simplenight

Simplenight is a B2B omnichannel commerce platform enabling booking digitalization infrastructure for the connected future in areas including cities, cars, homes, travel and more. Simplenight connects vendors with over 1 billion people globally to easily book lifestyle experiences, travel and everyday purchases.

Parkopedia Media Contact

Adam Calland
Marketing Director
T: +44(0)7838219129
E: adam.calland@parkopedia.com

Simplenight Media Contact

Daniel Domenighini
COO
T: +1 (503) 701-3011
E: danny@simplenight.com

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