- NaaS leverages its capabilities in digital technologies and
AI innovations to form a global 'charging ecosystem' applied to
going-global EVs.
- A holistic offering of charging services will be integrated
to China's EVs, enhancing
their charging station accessibility and overall charging
experience.
TIANJIN,
China, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NaaS
Technology (NASDAQ: NAAS) ("NaaS" or the "Company"), the first
US-listed EV charging service company in China, today announced their strategic
partnership with CATARC New Energy Vehicle Test Center
(Tianjin) Co., Ltd. (the
"Center"). This collaboration signifies a leap towards
internationalizing China's EV
charging solutions, bringing comprehensive services to the global
stage.
NaaS has joined forces with China Automotive Technology &
Research Center (CATARC), a leading
state-owned enterprise in automobile industry standards and
research to harness digital and AI technologies. This collaboration
will facilitate seamless charging experiences for EV owners across
Europe, the Americas, Australia, and Southeast Asia through a variety of platforms,
covering everything from locating public charging stations to
payment and invoicing.
The alliance will not only cater to EV manufacturers and
charging station operators by validating charging performance both
domestically and abroad but also explore joint ventures in
constructing and operating international charging infrastructure.
This strategic move is set to bolster the global presence of
China's EV industry.
Mr. Alex Wu, NaaS' president and
chief financial officer, said, "This strategic partnership with
CATARC New Energy Vehicle Test Center is a significant stride in
our global outreach efforts. Leveraging the technical advantages
and market resources of both parties, we will provide convenient
and efficient charging services for EV owners worldwide, while
contributing to carbon neutrality practices."
Jidong Gao, General Manager of
CATARC New Energy Vehicle Test Center, commented, "We believe that
the cooperation with NaaS is poised to be a formidable force, in
driving technical innovation and overseas market expansion of the
EV industry, ensuring its sustainability development."
This marks a significant milestone of NaaS on its way towards
overseas market services in the EV industry, achieving CE
certification for its 14 charging piles tailored for EU,
Middle East and Asia-Pacific. The CE-certified products of
NaaS encompass 8 types of DC charging piles ranging from 50 to
240kW in power and 6 types of AC charging piles with power of
7kW,11kW and 22kW respectively. These products have all passed
rigorous safety, performance, and environmental tests, and met
relevant local market standards.
As a global new energy asset operator, also equipped with AI and
digital technology and accumulated charging connective network,
NaaS provides holistic services for entire industry chain globally,
including siting consultation, EPC, operation & maintenance,
energy storage, PV and automatic charging robots, to boost
industrial efficiency.
As of September 30, 2023, NaaS
connected over 767,000 chargers covering 73,000 charging stations;
in the third quarter of 2023, NaaS' charging volume leaped 66% year
over year to 1.383 billion kWh, representing 21.8% of the public
charging volume in China.
Media Enquiry: Sabrina
Wang, wangxuedong@newlink.com
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