ECOtality and Sprint Will Keep You and Your Electric Vehicle Connected
Amelia Roblin — January 18, 2011 — Autos
Your qualms about owning an electric vehicle will soon fade, as the ECOtality and Sprint Nextel collaboration makes charging your automobile even more congreenient. After preparing the energy company's network of Blink EV charging stations with the help of Best Buy, the telecommunications company is stepping in to connect drivers and hubs nationwide.
Using the Command Center M2M system, ECOtality and Sprint will ensure the effective monitoring of car charging and payments. The hi-tech setup will also include a user-friendly ability for motorists to locate stations, and for advertisers to feature information on each pump's display screen.
Using the Command Center M2M system, ECOtality and Sprint will ensure the effective monitoring of car charging and payments. The hi-tech setup will also include a user-friendly ability for motorists to locate stations, and for advertisers to feature information on each pump's display screen.
Trend Themes
1. Connected Electric Vehicles - The collaboration between ECOtality and Sprint is driving the trend of connecting electric vehicles to charging stations and creating a more convenient experience for drivers.
2. Monitoring and Payment Systems - The implementation of the Command Center M2M system by ECOtality and Sprint is disrupting the traditional car charging process by providing effective monitoring and payment solutions.
3. User-friendly Station Location - The collaboration is addressing the need for user-friendly tools that allow motorists to easily find electric vehicle charging stations, improving the accessibility of charging infrastructure.
Industry Implications
1. Energy - The energy industry can benefit from the disruptive innovation opportunities by adopting advanced monitoring and payment systems to enhance the charging experience for electric vehicle owners.
2. Telecommunications - The telecommunications industry can explore opportunities to provide connectivity and data solutions for the growing market of connected electric vehicles and charging stations.
3. Advertising - The advertising industry can capitalize on the collaboration by creating targeted advertising solutions that leverage the display screens on electric vehicle charging stations to engage with a captive audience.
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