eTreego is a startup founded in 2017 with mentorship from the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI). Most of its core members are from ITRI. Although only four years old, its team boasts over a decade of experience in charging technology research and development. The company recently received investment from major companies such as Hotai Motor and Shiling Electric.
In addition to its collaboration with Hotai, over the past few years, eTreego has also established diverse operational partnerships with brands such as Nissan, Hyundai, Volvo Taiwan, and CMC.
eTreego's charging stations currently hold over half of the domestic market share. Next, they are eyeing overseas markets, with deployments already underway in the US, Japan, and Southeast Asia.
Of course, in this fiercely competitive market, eTreego, still a startup, must differentiate its product value and customer service to stand out and secure a foundation for growth.
Advantages of eTreego:
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Modularity plus customization: Charging equipment is based on a 70% modular design, enabling the efficient development of 30% customized products based on the diverse needs of customers and brands. For example, bus operators' requirements for charging and discharging efficiency (different bus manufacturers use different battery types and charging characteristics), bus operation site planning, and even the varying charging patterns during operation (some require multiple buses to be charged together for extended periods, while others require short bursts of charging between bus shifts) all require products that meet the diverse operational needs of each operator.
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Diversified Product Line: Fast charging equipment can be provided in either split-type (e.g., Tesla Supercharger stations) or integrated designs, depending on site requirements. Wireless charging technology is also available, with energy conversion efficiencies exceeding 80%. Once autonomous driving technology matures and becomes a reality, it can be integrated for practical use. Furthermore, the company participates in the 5G Smart Light Pole Alliance led by Pegatron, collaborates with Acer Zhitong on smart parking charging stations, and provides charging facilities for mechanical parking spaces in parking lots. Its diverse range of charging equipment continues to expand the application scope of its product line.
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We are collaborating with power companies and automakers on energy storage technology: We have begun developing technologies for closed-site energy storage and V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) power recharge networks with Taipower, supporting both lithium-ion batteries and hydrogen fuel cells. Last year, we launched a V2G integrated energy management solution for electric vehicles with companies including Foxconn MIH, Yudian, and Microsoft. This solution integrates a CPMS charging station management system, an ESS energy storage system, bidirectional DC fast charging stations, and Microsoft's Azure cloud services. This allows for the formation of microgrids in specific areas (without having to return power to Taipower) and regional emergency power dispatch.
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Providing a comprehensive in-building electric vehicle charging solution: eTreego not only provides charging station hardware, but also further deepens the overall planning of in-building charging infrastructure in the future electric vehicle era.
Currently focusing on collaborations with new projects, future efforts will focus on promoting the renovation of charging facilities in older apartment buildings. Combined with Taipower's dedicated electric vehicle meter solution, this solution will enable owners who need to charge within buildings to enjoy convenient and affordable charging.