Plago Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement with Cygnus Oil Co., Ltd. for a joint demonstration project (hereinafter, this demonstration project) regarding charging for electric vehicles (hereinafter, EVs).
In this demonstration, EV quick chargers will be installed at Cygnus-affiliated service stations (hereinafter referred to as “SS”), and EV charging services will be provided using the charger control system and “My Plago” app developed by Plago.
Since its founding, Cygnus has supplied energy, mainly petroleum products, through its Cygnus Oil Service Stations. As the electrification of automobiles has progressed in recent years, Cygnus aims to become a highly convenient hybrid service station for a variety of mobility users, in addition to conventional gasoline vehicles, by supplying electricity to EVs as well.
Plugo is expanding its charging stations to increase the value of EV users’ visits and stays, and operates the “My Plugo” app that enables EV users to harmonize their lifestyles with charging. In addition, it provides this know-how to partner companies and operates the “PLUGO OPEN CHARGE LAB” to co-create the EV charging business.
Through this demonstration, by combining Cygnus’ strengths as a base rooted in the local community with Plago’s technology and user services that pursue a good charging experience, the companies will be able to verify the usefulness of EV charging at gas stations and create a service that meets user needs.
Furthermore, the two companies will continue to study ways to materialize the concept of a “sustainable station” that will support local communities in the future. In the future, they aim to realize a station that not only supplies energy, but also provides comprehensive solutions that meet a variety of needs.
SOURCE: PRTimes
