Coinciding with the show, Endesa has opened the first two recharging points at a service station in Spain (located at Avenida de los Andes, opposite the company’s headquarters).
Visitors to the show may also see the slow recharging points (6-8 hours) provided by Endesa and exhibited for the first time at stands manned by vehicle manufacturers and other companies operating in the automotive sector.
Development of a sustainable transport policy based on the electric vehicle as a key tool for combating climate change is a cornerstone of Endesa’s Strategic Sustainability Plan 2008-2012.
Endesa has presented its fast recharge solution for electric vehicles at the International Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Mobility show. The company has sealed an alliance with SGTE Power to bring the first fast chargers to Spain. SGTE Power has been the sole supplier of fast chargers for electric vehicles on the European market since 1995. This system provides a partial recharge for vehicles in 5 minutes giving them sufficient power to drive between 30 and 50 kilometres. For a full recharge, allowing the vehicle to drive up to 30-50 kilometres, half an hour is needed.
Visitors to the show may also see the slow recharging points (6-8 hours) provided by Endesa and exhibited for the first time at stands manned by vehicle manufacturers and other companies operating in the automotive sector.
The automobile import group Bergé will exhibit Endesa recharging points alongside its vehicles (BYD, Subaru and Tata) at its stands. There will also be an operating point in the exterior of the fairground where Bergé will run a vehicle recharge test area (boxes), as will Toyota. The following companies will also exhibit Endesa recharging points: Bereco, the Spanish benchmark for electric powered two-wheel vehicles; ElectricBikes, seller and distributor of the Flyer electric bikes; Goelix, manufacturer and distributor of the latest generation electric scooters and motobikes; Micreo-Vett, Italian leader in designing and building electric vehicles and Tucano Bikes, a Catalonian company specialised in the wholesale distribution of EU-approved electric bikes.
First recharging points installed at a Cepsa service station.
Furthermore, Endesa has opened the first two recharging points installed at a service station in Spain. These two points, located at a Cepsa service station on Avenida de los Andes in Madrid (opposite Endesa’s headquarters), will provide recharging services for the exhibition circuit run by Japanese manufacturer Toyota during the show.
Endesa has pledged to develop a sustainable transport policy based on the electric vehicle as a key element in combating climate change, a cornerstone of its Sustainability Strategic Plan 2008-2012. To this end, it is involved in numerous national and European projects which aim, among other objectives, to standardise, define the business model for and raise awareness about electric vehicles in society.
Endesa and Telefónica have signed an agreement to develop a technological solution using Telefónica’s phone booths as Electric Car recharging points. The aim is to promote sustainable mobility and enable users to recharge their vehicles on public thoroughfares. This project, which uses pre-paid cards, will also provide information on usage and consumption.
Development of the electric vehicle at Endesa.
Development of a sustainable transport policy based on the Electric Vehicles as a key tool for combating climate change is a cornerstone of Endesa’s Strategic Sustainability Plan 2008-2012.
In Spain, the company is involved in rolling out electric mobility projects (MOVELE project) in Madrid and Barcelona, and in the main technological initiatives (Cenit VERDE, DER22@ and REVE-Regulación Eólica con Vehículos Eléctricos projects).
It also recently entered into agreements with leading companies, such as Telefónica, to promote electric mobility. In Europe, Endesa is the only Spanish company involved in the ELVIRE and G4V consortia aimed at developing the necessary technology, solutions and services to enable ongoing interaction between drivers, their power suppliers and the smart grid.
These projects also evaluate the large-scale impact of introducing the EV on the power grid. Endesa was also one of the first companies to join international standardisation and regulation groups for electric mobility equipment, systems and solutions and has recently teamed up with CHAdeMO, the Japanese association that provides fast charge services for EV users and boasts the largest global footprint, to expand the installation of these recharging points worldwide and set recharge standards.
