07.19.2022
SemaConnect Finds Innovative Solutions for Municipalities, and Education Through Partnership With Athena Partners Strategy Group
SemaConnect’s leading EV amenities combined with APSG EV integration model set to change future of electric vehicle charging in North America as market grows exponentially
Washington, D.C. – SemaConnect, a Blink Charging Company (Nasdaq: BLNK, BLNKW) and leading provider of electric vehicle amenities to the North American commercial and residential property market has partnered with Athena Partners Strategy Group (APSG), a government relations and technology consultancy, to revolutionize access and convenience of electric vehicle (EV) charging amenities across the nation.
A proven leader in EV solutions, SemaConnect helps parking managers directly address the growing demand for easy-to-use and widely accessible EV charging stations. Combined with APSG’s proprietary EV charging model which provides a seamless phase-in process, SemaConnect’s EV chargers will allow municipalities and education organizations to improve their visitor experience. They will also be able to earn green building value such as LEED certification and create an additional source of revenue generation.
“We’re excited to partner with APSG,” said Tony Sargent, SVP Sales at SemaConnect. “This type of innovative collaboration is instrumental in helping us, and the industry, tackle the massive growth ahead.”
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, EV sales grew 85 percent from 2020 to 2021 while plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) sales increased by 138 percent in the same period. As the growth trend continues, facilities’ managers will need to meet the mounting demand from EV drivers.
“The EV market landscape is confusing at best, especially as new developments emerge that create a void in how best to integrate EV technologies into existing parking services,” said APSG Managing Partner, Ryan Robinson. “APSG’s comprehensive data sources and understanding of the parking industry assesses real needs and provides a leading-edge solution through SemaConnect’s technologies.”
With elegantly designed charging stations, a robust and open network platform, and an unparalleled charging experience, SemaConnect manages all aspects of EV amenities from quick installation and easy maintenance to parking payment solutions, education services, marketing opportunities, and ongoing support and feature enhancement.
“APSG is an industry expert in parking, transportation, mobility, and green technology and understands the challenges facing public services,” continued Sargent. “As demand continues to grow, SemaConnect and APSG provide a seamless EV charging solution that helps bridge the gap between emerging technologies and the communities they serve.”
Organizations seeking representation when launching or expanding solutions in the parking, transportation, and mobility industries can visit athenapsg.com.
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About SemaConnect SemaConnect is a leading provider and pioneer of electric vehicle charging infrastructure solutions to the North American commercial, residential and fleet market. A complete EV solutions partner, SemaConnect is making transportation electrification possible in this decade through innovative, elegantly designed charging stations, a robust and open network platform, and an unparalleled charging experience for drivers and station owners. Since our founding in 2008, SemaConnect has installed thousands of smart charging stations at top companies like CBRE, JLL, Hines, Greystar, Electrify America, and SP Plus. SemaConnect remains the preferred charging solutions partner to municipal, parking, multifamily, hotel, office, retail and commercial fleet customers across the United States and Canada. For more information, visit http://www.semaconnect.com.
SemaConnect is a Blink Charging Company (Nasdaq: BLNK, BLNKW), a global leader in EV charging equipment that designs, manufactures, owns, and operates charging stations. Blink’s principal line of products and services include the Blink EV charging network, EV charging equipment, and EV charging services. For more information, visit http://www.blinkcharging.com.
About Athena Partners Strategy Group Leveraging a specialized network of partners, APSG is a governmental relations and technology consultancy guiding organizations in developing new business and launching solutions across parking, transportation, curb management, rideshare, law enforcement, public safety and sustainability sectors. More at athenapsg.com.
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Blink Investor Relations Contact: IR@BlinkCharging.com (855) 313-8187
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SemaConnect Contact: Tony Sargent Vice President of Sales SemaConnect (513) 846-0056 tony.sargent@semaconnect.com
Athena Partner Strategy Group Contact: Ryan Robinson Managing Partner Athena Partners Strategy Group (607) 237-1422 ryan@athenapsg.com
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