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Tulsa International Airport, INCOG and PSO Unveil New EV Chargers, Powering 32 Additional Electric Vehicles

April 24, 2024

Tulsa International Airport, INCOG and PSO Unveil New EV Chargers, Powering 32 Additional Electric Vehicles

Travelers can easily make eco-conscious choices without sacrificing convenience when flying out of TUL.

TULSA, Oklahoma – On this Earth Day, Tulsa International Airport proudly unveiled additional state-of-the-art Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers located in the airport’s parking garage, which will accommodate an additional 32 vehicles. This project, which was realized through a collaboration with the Indian Nations Council of Governments (INCOG), Tulsa International Airport and Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO), marks a significant milestone in the airport’s commitment to embracing green technology and providing additional services for its passengers.

Leaders from each organization spoke on their organizations’ excitement for the project, and their commitment to investing in sustainable infrastructure. To add to the fun, local dealerships had a variety of electric vehicles on display, showcasing the latest in EV technology and design.

Funding Sources and In-Kind Donations

INCOG: $500,000.00 (Given through a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality grant)
Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust (TUL): $632,976.35 Total hard costs = $1,131,976.35
PSO provided equipment such as power cables, electrical transformers and switchgear boxes to support the This tremendous gift along with their time on the project has a total value of approximately $200,000.

The additional install of the 16 new Zevtron dual, level 2, charging stations which supports 32 vehicles in Tulsa International Airport’s parking garage and one shuttle bus in the Economy Lot, is only the first stage of this project. An additional 16 chargers for the parking garage, 30 chargers in the Economy Lotand 4 shuttle bus charging stations will be installed at a later date, as the need develops.

“Our commitment to environmental responsibility is unwavering, and today’s ribbon cutting ceremony marks another milestone in our journey towards a greener tomorrow. By expanding our EV charging infrastructure, we empower travelers to make eco-conscious choices without sacrificing convenience”, said Alexis Higgins, Tulsa International Airport CEO. “This project would not have been possible without the support of both INCOG and PSO. We are so proud to have worked with them and are grateful for their generous gifts.

“INCOG is pleased to have collaborated with the Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust and PSO to fund these electric vehicle charging stations. INCOG’s was able to secure and provide $500,000 in federal funding through the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality program for this project.” Said Tulsa County Commissioner, Karen Keith who also serves as Chair of the INCOG Board of Directors.

“As we unveil these new EV charging stations, we’re not just powering vehicles; we’re fueling a stronger future,” said Leigh Anne Strahler, President & Chief Operating Officer of PSO. “Our commitment to our customers and our communities drives us to innovate and provide a reliable charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, ensuring a brighter tomorrow.”

“We are excited to be partnering with Tulsa International Airport on this project,” said Zevtron founderBob Andrews. “Our software provides extraordinary operational flexibility, allowing the airport to manageEV charging for multiple user groups, including travelers, electric shuttles, and others that may emergein the future. It also provides flexibility to allow the airport to monetize EV charging and keep the EV revenues it earns.”

The new EV Charger project is just one of several major plans within Tulsa International Airport’s multi-year growth plan. Learn more about the other projects at http://www.propeltul.com.

To view and download photos and videos from today’s opening event, click here. Photos and videos can be used for social media, web or on-air.

About Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust: Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust (TAIT) administers, manages and operates Tulsa International Airport (TUL) and Tulsa Riverside Airport (RVS), both of which are owned by the City of Tulsa. TAIT’s mission is to provide a safe, efficient, self-supporting airport system for the citizens of the Tulsa metropolitan area and surrounding region.

About Tulsa International Airport: Five air carriers offer nonstop service from TUL to 22 destinations across the country. In 2023, the airport had the highest number of annual passengers since 2008 with atotal of 3.14 million passengers. For more information visit www.flytulsa.com.

About INCOG: The Indian Nations Council of Governments (INCOG) is a voluntary association of local and tribal governments in the Tulsa metropolitan area in northeast Oklahoma.

Established in 1967, INCOG is one of 11 Councils of Governments in the State of Oklahoma, and one of several hundred regional planning organizations across the country. INCOG provides planning and coordination services to assist in creating solutions to local and regional challenges in such areas ascomprehensive planning, transportation, community and economic development, environmental qualityand energy programs, public safety, and services for older adults. INCOG serves Creek, Osage, Rogers,Tulsa, and Wagoner counties, more than 50 cities and towns located in those counties, and the Cherokee, Muscogee, and Osage Nations.

About PSO:

PSO, a unit of American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP), is an electric utility company serving more than 572,734 customer accounts in eastern and southwestern Oklahoma, powering a cleaner, brighter energy future for its customers and 232 communities. Based in Tulsa, PSO has approximately 3,800 megawatts of diverse generating capacity that primarily includes wind and natural gas. It maintains and operates more than 24,000 miles of distribution lines and 3,700 miles of transmission lines and is one of the largest distributors of wind energy in the state. Find news releases and other information at www.PSOklahoma.com and information about electric vehicles at www.gettoknowev.com. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, NextDoor and Instagram @PSOklahoma.

About Zevtron: Zevtron is a leading national EV software and hardware provider based in Carlsbad, California. The company’s products and services are designed to provide flexibility, manageability, andprofitability to building owners, institutions, and parking owners who offer EV charging. Zevtron is the only leading EV provider to integrate its technology with leading parking access and revenue control equipment for easy and convenient EV charging management, and its hardware agnostic software platform allows owners to keep 100% of EV charging revenues. Zevtron can be found online at www.Zevtron.com.

Zevtron and Chauntry Partner to Offer Groundbreaking EV Reservations Platform for Airports

April 02, 2024

Zevtron and Chauntry Partner to Offer Groundbreaking

EV Reservations Platform for Airports

Carlsbad, CA (April 2, 2024)—Zevtron, the innovative smart EV charging software and hardware solutions provider, and Chauntry, the parking reservations leader, today announced a partnership to enhance airport EV charging services. This innovative solution leverages Zevtron’s industry-leading smart EV charging software within the existing Chauntry Parkspace reservation system, enabling EV drivers to effortlessly reserve charging stations before their flights. Unlike other EV charging reservations platforms, Parkspace utilizes Zevtron’s industry-leading smart EV charging software, which allows airports to monetize EV charging, keeping all the revenue generating by charging infrastructure.

“This is an important breakthrough for airports,” said Bob Andrews, founder of Zevtron. “Now airports can retain total control over the EV assets for which they are offering prebooking. It’s no longer necessary for airports to cede control over EV charging to closed technology providers if they want to offer EV reservations. Not only will this improve airport EV services, but it will also open up new revenue streams.”

Airports can add EV charging to their existing Chauntry Parkspace portals or, if they don’t yet offer parking prebooking, they can partner with Chauntry to launch Parkspace with EV charging.

“As airports have rebounded from the pandemic, parking prebooking has become essential for improving the travel experience,” said Theresa Hughes, managing director of Chauntry. “Now, the same limited inventory challenges that make parking prebooking necessary are presented by EV charging. If you’re driving an EV to catch a flight, the last thing you need is to arrive at the airport, only to find that there are no EV chargers available. Now, airports can remove travelers’ uncertainty over whether they’ll be able to charge their EV, and the anxiety that uncertainty can cause.”

Reserving EV charging with Parkspace is simple. When flyers log into the airport’s parking portal to reserve a parking space, there will be an option to reserve charger space as well. It’s simply a matter of clicking the EV button. Then, when they arrive at the airport parking facility, they merely drive to their EV charging station, scan the code provided by the prebooking platform, and begin charging. When they return from their trip, their account will automatically be debited for both charging and the parking session. For flyers who are taking longer trips, the platform can be integrated with valet services, and the vehicle can be moved to a regular parking area when it’s fully charged.

Charging is powered by Zevtron’s industry-leading smart charging software. The software provides airports complete control over their charging stations and allowing them to collect and keep all the revues generated by EV charging.

About Chauntry

Chauntry is the world’s leading provider of parking reservations systems. Founded in 1991, Chauntry pioneered the development of innovative parking reservations solutions, and today the company continues to lead the way with the introduction of valuable new parking reservations products and services. Chauntry can be found online at www.chauntry.com.

About Zevtron

Zevtron is a leading national EV software and hardware provider based in Carlsbad, California. The company’s products and services are designed to provide flexibility, manageability, and profitability to building owners, institutions, and parking owners who offer EV charging. Zevtron is the only leading EV provider to integrate its technology with leading parking access and revenue control equipment for easy and convenient EV charging management, and its hardware agnostic software platform allows owners to keep 100% of EV charging revenues. Zevtron can be found online at www.Zevtron.com.

Zevtron Completes EV Charging Installation in Culver City

January 31, 2024

Zevtron Completes EV Charging Installation in Culver City

Culver City, CA —Zevtron, a Carlsbad, California-based smart EV charging software and hardware solutions provider, announced today that it has completed the installation of a new EV charging project in a Culver City, California business complex. This innovative project allows the complex owner to manage or restrict access to the chargers by tenant. Currently, the EV chargers are utilized by a state agency to recharge employee and fleet vehicles.

“This was a very innovative project, and I think it illustrates what the future of EV charging will look like at complexes with multiple tenants or user types,” said Zevtron founder Bob Andrews. “Our software permits the owner to manage who is authorized to use the EV chargers and when they can use them. In the future, the owner will be able to add additional authorized users or further limit use, based on individual tenant agreements. This can be great strategy for building and complex owners wishing to monetize EV charging.”

The installation featured five stations of 30-amp dual port chargers. The chargers are controlled by leveraging Zevtron’s industry leading software, which provides the flexibility to manage unique use cases on each individual charger.

“Use case management is a game changer,” said Andrews. “Say you have five tenants using your chargers, and some pay a flat rate for charging in their leases while others pay by kilowatt hour as needed. Or say some tenants want EV charging included in their leases and others don’t. The software allows you to create those different use cases and manage the charging relationship exactly how you and your tenants wish. For owners who monetize their EV charging, the software also allows you to establish different rates and process payment. This is an extraordinary level of control for owners.”

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Chris McKenty Joins Zevtron as Senior Vice President for Sales and Marketing

November 30, 2023

Chris McKenty Joins Zevtron as Senior Vice President for Sales and Marketing

Carlsbad, CA —Zevtron, a Carlsbad, California-based smart EV charging software and hardware solutions provider, announced today that Chris McKenty has joined the company as Senior Vice President for Sales and Marketing. McKenty is a renowned parking and mobility technology sales and solutions thought leader, who has helped lead national and international parking technology companies serving a myriad of markets. In his new position, Chris will oversee sales, marketing, and related activity for the pioneering EV charging company.

“We are thrilled that Chris McKenty has joined Zevtron,” said Zevtron founder Bob Andrews. “Chris is a highly respected sales and business development executive with extensive industry experience, and his experience and expertise will be a tremendous asset to the Zevtron leadership team. At a time when Zevtron is already experiencing unprecedented growth, Chris will play a vital role in helping us build upon our success within the parking industry while leading our expansion into emerging markets and new industries.”

Chris McKenty has 35 years of experience integrating and selling technology solutions across numerous continents. Prior to that, he served 17 years in the Royal Navy, where he earned numerous commendations, including two citations from the U.S. Navy. He has led the development and implementation of sales and business development programs for parking and mobility industry’s leading technology firms, including Chauntry and SKIDATA.

“Joining Zevtron presents a very exciting opportunity, now and for the future,” said McKenty. “Smart EV charging is going to transform the parking and mobility industry and related verticals. Zevtron offers an innovative, hardware agnostic approach to connecting EV charging infrastructure, and I’m thrilled to be able to help expand the company’s rapidly growing footprint throughout the United States.”

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