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Malaysian Reserve
12 hours ago
- Automotive
- Malaysian Reserve
Autel Energy Named EV Charging Hardware Provider for LAZ Parking and Epic Charging Partnership
Together, Autel and Epic Charging will deploy their combined offering to execute the EV Charging vision for LAZ Parking HARTFORD, Conn., June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Following the recent announcement of a partnership between LAZ Parking and Epic Charging to deploy 50,000 Level 2 chargers, Autel Energy has been named a preferred EV charging hardware provider for the program. Together, Autel and Epic Charging will deploy their combined offering to execute the EV Charging vision for LAZ Parking, the largest, fastest-growing privately owned parking operator in North America. 'We're thrilled to be working alongside LAZ and Epic Charging to support one of the most ambitious EV infrastructure rollouts in the country,' said Michelle Luo, CRO at Autel Energy North America. 'Our chargers are designed to adapt to a wide variety of use cases—from commercial garages to mixed-use developments—and we're proud to help enable such a transformational and impactful effort.' 'At Epic Charging, we really value Autel's hardware for its quality, reliability, and outstanding support,' said Michael Bakunin, CEO of Epic Charging. 'That's why we're excited to work with Autel Energy on LAZ Parking's large-scale EV charging rollout, ensuring a smooth and efficient driver experience in North America. Our CSMS offers LAZ a full range of features—like remote monitoring, smart charging schedules, built-in payments, and real-time analytics—and is fully OCPP-compliant. Epic will integrate its system with LAZ's existing e-commerce, reporting, and customer service platforms, creating a seamless and cohesive charging experience.' 'The selection of Epic Charging and Autel Energy reinforces LAZ's commitment to deploying high-quality, scalable, and user-friendly charging solutions at LAZ-managed properties in the U.S. and Canada. This partnership will serve as the backbone of this growing network, delivering reliability and performance to meet the needs of both property owners and EV drivers,' said Alan Lazowski, Chairman and CEO of LAZ Parking. 'The partnership with Autel and Epic gives our clients ultimate flexibility on pricing for customers, tenants and residences and allows LAZ to seamlessly integrate the EV charging alongside the parking operations.' With EV adoption accelerating across the U.S., this partnership—now backed by Autel Energy's trusted technology and Epic Charging's state-of-the-art Charging Station Management System (CSMS) —aims to make charging more accessible, efficient, and scalable for urban centers and beyond. About Autel Energy Autel Energy is a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of premium electric vehicle charging systems. The company features interoperability and manufacturing facilities in United States; the Autel Energy MaxiCharger family of chargers is trusted by hundreds of thousands of customers across all use cases, from residential Level 2 to high power industrial and fleet DC applications. About Epic Charging Epic Charging is a Silicon Valley-based B2B SaaS company on a mission to become the world's leading EV charging software provider by elevating customer experience, reliability, and scale. Its open protocol (OCPP) Charging Station Management System (CPMS) is designed for companies that want to grow a successful business in the EV charging industry. Epic Charging is the fastest-growing software platform and is already trusted by customers across the US, Canada, Mexico, and Spain. About LAZ Parking LAZ Parking is the largest, fastest-growing privately owned parking operator in the United States and a pioneer in digital parking technology. Founded in Hartford, CT, LAZ has been providing best-in-class parking management and transportation services since 1981 and operates over 1.7 million parking spaces in over 4,000 locations in 43 states and 536 cities in the U.S. and Canada. LAZ is an industry leader in business intelligence, remote monitoring, eCommerce solutions, and Proximity On-Demand Services or 'LAZ PODS'. LAZ leverages its international network of parking facilities to offer cutting-edge, tech-enabled solutions that include EV charging, micro warehousing, last-mile logistics, working across the hospitality, commercial, healthcare, airports, transportation, universities, government, retail, events, residential, and shuttle service industries. LAZ is a people-first, conscious capitalist company, committed to elevating humanity through business. Additional information can be found at
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Two U.S. Lawmakers Demand Federal Investigation Into Chinese EV Charger Giant Autel Energy Over U.S. Data Concerns
Autel Energy, a Chinese electric vehicle charging startup with a growing footprint in the U.S., is facing bipartisan calls for federal investigation as national security concerns over data access and grid vulnerability intensify. Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Rep. John Moolenaar (R-MI) formally requested in a letter dated May 19 to the Defense and Commerce departments to assess the company's ties to the Chinese military and consider adding it to federal blacklists. The lawmakers allege Autel Energy may pose a significant threat to American consumer data and infrastructure integrity. Don't Miss: Hasbro, MGM, and Skechers trust this AI marketing firm — Maker of the $60,000 foldable home has 3 factory buildings, 600+ houses built, and big plans to solve housing — This marks another flashpoint in the ongoing U.S.-China tech rivalry, where control over emerging technologies like AI, chips, and clean energy systems has become central to geopolitical strategy, a report from Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs published on May 13 says. Autel Energy is a subsidiary of Autel Intelligent Transportation, which also owns Autel Robotics, a drone manufacturer previously sanctioned by both the Commerce and Defense departments for its alleged military affiliations in China, The Wall Street Journal reports. In their letter, Blackburn and Moolenaar said that Autel Energy's integration into U.S. charging infrastructure could expose private consumer data and sensitive energy grid access to foreign influence. According to The Journal, the call for investigation is part of a broader legislative push to curtail Chinese access to American tech ecosystems. Trending: 'Scrolling To UBI' — Deloitte's #1 fastest-growing software company allows users to earn money on their phones. Moolenaar, who chairs the House select committee on China, and Blackburn emphasized in the letter the potential for Autel's EV chargers to collect sensitive driver data and connect to critical infrastructure, posing cybersecurity and national security risks. Despite its Chinese parentage, Autel Energy has made strategic moves to embed itself within North American markets. According to The Journal, the company launched production operations at a new facility in North Carolina in 2023 and entered partnerships with charging networks like ChargeSmartEV and Red E Charge in key states such as New York, Massachusetts and Michigan. Red E CEO Abass El-Hage told The Journal that the company sources hardware from a range of manufacturers and maintains strict cybersecurity testing protocols. An Autel Energy spokesperson stated the company has direct investments and partnerships in North America, The Journal says. Lawmakers, however, raised concerns about its ties to Autel Robotics and its Chinese parent firm, citing potential national security risks, according to the to the Belfer Center report, the U.S.-China tech standoff has steadily escalated over the past three years, with both countries implementing export restrictions, blacklists, and sanctions involving advanced chips, rare-earth materials, and AI hardware. Now, lawmakers appear increasingly focused on EV infrastructure as a strategic concern, The Journal reports. As Washington tightens its grip on foreign tech infiltration, Autel Energy may become the next high-profile company to face operational constraints or outright bans. The outcome of this investigation could shape future policy toward international EV players and how America secures its charging networks in a rapidly electrifying economy. Read Next:Deloitte's fastest-growing software company partners with Amazon, Walmart & Target – Image: Shutterstock UNLOCKED: 5 NEW TRADES EVERY WEEK. Click now to get top trade ideas daily, plus unlimited access to cutting-edge tools and strategies to gain an edge in the markets. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? APPLE (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report TESLA (TSLA): Free Stock Analysis Report This article Two U.S. Lawmakers Demand Federal Investigation Into Chinese EV Charger Giant Autel Energy Over U.S. Data Concerns originally appeared on © 2025 Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. Sign in to access your portfolio
Wall Street Journal
20-05-2025
- Business
- Wall Street Journal
U.S. Lawmakers Call for Probe Into Chinese EV Charging Startup
Two lawmakers are calling for a probe into a Chinese EV charging startup that does business in the U.S., the latest bid to crack down on China's access to American consumers and technology. Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R., Tenn.) and Rep. John Moolenaar (R., Mich.) recently wrote to the Secretaries of Commerce and Defense asking them to investigate Autel Energy, according to a copy of the letter viewed by The Wall Street Journal. The lawmakers want the agencies to consider adding Autel Energy to a blacklist of companies deemed a national-security concern and to a DOD list of companies with links to the Chinese military.
