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Hatch Product Development & Contract Manufacturing has moved into the electric vehicle (EV) sector by licensing cutting-edge EV charging technology from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory. This strategic partnership positions Hatch as a key player in shaping the future of electric mobility while reinforcing its dedication to U.S.-based manufacturing.
Key Highlights:
- Hatch licenses advanced EV charging technology from Argonne National Laboratory.
- The technology ensures seamless coordination between EVs, charging stations, and the power grid.
- It offers bidirectional charging, multi-device charger control, and remote diagnostics.
- Hatch will manufacture and enhance this innovative technology.
- The platform is set to drive innovation in the EV and energy distribution sectors.
This advanced technology acts as a sophisticated EV communication hub, enabling smooth interaction between electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and the power grid. With features like bidirectional charging—allowing EVs to both draw and supply power—along with multi-device control and remote diagnostics, it promises to transform how charging systems operate. Hatch plans to manufacture and refine this technology, aiming to spark breakthroughs in the EV and energy industries.
Addison Merchut, Co-President of Hatch, underscored the importance of this collaboration, saying, “This reinforces our long-standing relationship with Argonne and our commitment to advancing electric vehicle charging technology. We’ve worked closely with Argonne on this technology for years and believe it has the potential to upgrade how charging infrastructure operates from individual smart chargers to nationwide grid integration.”
Jason Harper, Principal Electrical Engineer at Argonne, added, “We designed this platform to be flexible, secure, and scalable, enabling the next generation of charging technologies to integrate more intelligently with the grid. We’re excited to see Hatch take this into the market with a focus on U.S. manufacturing and high-quality deployment.”
Production will take place at Hatch’s facility in Waukegan, Illinois, highlighting the company’s leadership in the EV space and its focus on domestic innovation and energy resilience. This technology could revolutionize EV-grid interactions, boosting efficiency and supporting renewable energy integration by allowing vehicles to stabilize the grid through bidirectional power flow.
Hatch Product Development, based just outside Chicago, is a global firm specializing in product development and manufacturing for regulated industries. With over 25 years of experience and a robust vendor network, Hatch excels at turning concepts into market-ready products.
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