Yoshi Mobility Joins CALSTART Partnership

Yoshi Mobility has partnered with CALSTART to accelerate advancements in clean transportation technologies, focusing on innovative EV charging solutions. This strategic collaboration combines Yoshi Mobility’s expertise in tech-enabled mobility services with CALSTART’s extensive experience in clean transportation development. The partnership aims to address gaps in EV charging infrastructure and drive the adoption of cutting-edge solutions for electric vehicles.

Key Highlights:

  • Yoshi Mobility’s shift to non-fuel fleet services follows the acquisition of its fuel division by EZFill Holdings.
  • Partnership with CALSTART will focus on:
    • Developing and demonstrating advanced EV charging technologies.
    • Accelerating market adoption of innovative charging solutions.
    • Collaborating on policy initiatives to support clean transportation growth.
  • Yoshi Mobility provides turnkey gap-charging solutions for fleets lacking access to utility grid connections.
  • Enterprise clients include major OEMs, autonomous vehicle companies, and rideshare operators, managing fleets requiring up to 1 megawatt of daily energy.
  • CALSTART brings decades of expertise in clean transportation innovation and policy development, aligning with Yoshi Mobility’s goals.

“This partnership is one of many steps we’re taking towards a broader rollout of our mobile EV charging solutions,” said Bryan Frist, CEO & Co-Founder of Yoshi Mobility. “By collaborating with CALSTART, we’re not just developing these new technologies – we’re working together on where they can be most quickly deployed to fill gaps in the EV charging ecosystem.”

To date, Yoshi Mobility has raised over $60 million in investments from major corporations like General Motors Ventures, Bridgestone, and ExxonMobil, as well as prominent figures like NBA All-Star Kevin Durant and NFL legend Joe Montana. The company delivers services such as virtual vehicle inspections and preventative maintenance for partners like Uber and Turo, along with mobile EV charging solutions for large-scale operators.

CALSTART, established in 1992, manages more than $500 million in vehicle incentive and technical assistance programs in the United States and leads global efforts to expand the zero-emission vehicle market. Its collaborative framework complements Yoshi Mobility’s mission to create innovative solutions for mobility and fleet management.

For more information about Yoshi Mobility, visit Yoshi Mobility.

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