Blink Charging continues to expand its operations within the United States to implement its technological charging infrastructure on the country’s main highways.
In that sense, the company announced that it was awarded the Illinois Region 1 Planning Council’s bid to increase electric vehicle charging in public agencies and commercial enterprises.
It should be noted that the Region 1 Planning Council is a government agency that provides cross-jurisdictional and government-to-government collaborative planning throughout northern Illinois.
This institution aims to help local governments and agencies save time and money by leveraging the collective purchasing power of its more than 20 members within its six-county jurisdiction. For suppliers like Blink, the program serves as a bridge to introduce potential new customers to the company’s electric vehicle technology, equipment and network.
Agreement Details
Blink reported through its official website that the contract for electric vehicle charging equipment and services was signed for a term of up to 10 years, a pact that will allow governing board members to participate in any of the company’s deployment models with favorable negotiated terms as awarded.
The initial plan estimates that up to 700 charging stations will be installed over the life of the purchase agreement.
Blink Charging President, Brendan Jones, expressed his satisfaction with this new opportunity to bring state-of-the-art technology and equipment to member communities and agencies working with the Region 1 Planning Council in northern Illinois.
“We are seeing tremendous opportunities in the marketplace, reflecting the increased commitment of local, state and federal entities to establish cost-effective and convenient EV infrastructure as the transition to electric vehicles gains momentum,” he added.
The Blink executive said winning a competitive bidding process such as the Region 1 Planning Council’s is important because it demonstrates the market’s growing recognition for the versatility and performance of the company’s EV charging technology, equipment and network.
