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Latitude, an Italian energy technology company, has announced a strategic partnership with AMPECO, a leading EV charging software provider. The collaboration aims to significantly expand the electric vehicle charging infrastructure across Italy, introducing a solution driven by environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. This initiative will operate under Latitude’s new e-mobility brand, ELEVEN, and focuses on creating a reliable and sustainable charging network for the nation’s growing number of EV drivers.
Key Highlights
- Major Deployment: The partnership plans to deploy over 10,000 new EV charging points across Italy within the next five years.
- Green Energy Commitment: All charging stations will be powered exclusively by certified green energy from Latitude’s renewable energy portfolio.
- Secured Funding: The project is supported by €2 million in secured funding for its initial operational phase.
- Enhanced Reliability: The collaboration leverages AMPECO’s advanced software to address common reliability issues in the Italian EV market, ensuring consistent uptime and a superior driver experience.
- Strategic Focus: Operations will initially concentrate on high-potential areas such as enterprise employee charging and popular destination locations.
A Solution for Italy’s E-Mobility Transition
The partnership combines Latitude’s 12 years of experience in renewable energy and asset management with AMPECO’s comprehensive EV charging management platform. This synergy is designed to overcome significant reliability challenges that have impacted Italy’s emerging EV market. With strong financial backing and strategic alliances with major Italian energy consumers, the initiative is positioned to advance the country’s transition to sustainable e-mobility.
Franco Valentini, General Manager at Latitude, stated that the company is applying its experience from overcoming market resistance in the Italian solar energy sector to this new venture in electric mobility. The goal is to leverage deep renewable energy expertise to provide truly sustainable charging solutions.
Technology-Driven Reliability and Growth
AMPECO’s platform provides the technical foundation needed to ensure a dependable charging experience. Key features include real-time monitoring with instant alerts and remote diagnostics that can automatically resolve 70-80% of technical issues. This technological capability allows Latitude to proactively manage the network, maintain operational excellence, and meet the needs of Italian EV drivers.
The collaboration is a long-term commitment that extends beyond software, incorporating strategic guidance and mutual support. Both companies are dedicated to innovation, with AMPECO’s AI-powered issue detection complementing Latitude’s own artificial intelligence initiatives to build a truly intelligent charging infrastructure.
A Phased Rollout for Maximum Impact
Latitude will implement its strategy in phases to ensure sustainable growth. The company will initially act as an e-Mobility Service Provider (eMSP), partnering with established regional networks. Following this, Latitude will expand its role to become a Charge Point Operator (CPO), directly managing its infrastructure.
A key part of the strategy includes enabling seamless integration with the best roaming hubs, which will enhance interoperability across various fast and ultra-fast charging networks for drivers. Orlin Radev, CEO at AMPECO, noted that Latitude’s focus on reliability and driver experience aligns perfectly with their mission, and they are proud to support this ambitious growth with their hardware-agnostic platform.
For more information, visit Latitude, ELEVEN, and AMPECO. You can also follow their progress on LinkedIn at Latitude and ELEVEN.
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