LONDON, UK. March 25th, 2025 – Kaluza, the advanced software platform for energy, today announces becoming an Automation Service Provider (ASP) for Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E’s) new ‘Hourly Flex Pricing’ (HFP) pilot in an expansion of Kaluza’s pioneering EV managed charging program in California.

Drivers can access the Hourly Flex Pricing pilot rate via a Kaluza-integrated chargepoint and an intuitive mobile app which enables EV drivers to easily ‘set and forget’ their charging. Kaluza’s platform optimizes EV charging to periods of lower electricity demand and higher renewable energy availability, empowering customers to reap financial rewards while supporting the transition to a resilient, decarbonized grid.

The integration with PG&E’s HFP pilot builds on the launch of Kaluza’s California Energy Commission-supported REDWDS program announced in February 2024 which enables customers to save up to 60% on their home energy bills. Championing inclusivity, 50% of Kaluza’s enrolled drivers are from disadvantaged or low-income communities, or both. 

Kaluza’s program is the latest deployment of its next-generation software and demand response capabilities proven globally across the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Japan. It will also include bidirectional Vehicle-to-Grid charging, enabling drivers to send energy from their EV’s battery to their home or the grid, increasing customer engagement, network resilience and cost savings while accelerating the shift to renewable power. 

Jonathan Levy, Managing Director, US & Japan, Kaluza said: “Kaluza strongly supports PG&E and other utilities rolling out new innovative rates that allow drivers to benefit from their active role in shaping a stable, renewable-powered system. These time-of-use and type-of-use electricity rates are an important tool that software platforms can harness to deliver a win-win-win for customers’ energy bills, the grid, and the planet. 

“We commend PG&E for embracing new technologies and approaches to transform for a rapidly evolving system and we’re delighted to add them to our growing roster of global utility clients. We’re excited to scale our active managed charging program in California to make EV ownership more affordable, inclusive and easy through seamless customer experiences.”

Enrolment in the program is now open, allowing eligible EV drivers to start earning savings and supporting a more sustainable energy future. For more information, visit calicharge.energy.

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INCHEON, SOUTH KOREA. November 15th, 2024 – South Korea’s Vision Group, led by Chairman Dae-Yong Han, and Liberia’s Tuma Enterprises, led by CEO Arnold H. Badio, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on November 1st to strengthen global business cooperation. This MOU marks a significant step toward combining the strengths and visions of both companies to create future-oriented business models and foster new growth opportunities in African and global markets.

Vision Group, a technology-focused platform company, specializes in app development, AI-driven smart farming, telecommunications, and renewable energy solutions. With a strong international presence including branches in India, China, Russia, Vietnam, Europe, and the Middle East, Vision Group has established a robust global network. The company, which has collaborated with various domestic and international partners to develop smart solutions and innovative business models, plans to accelerate its business expansion in Africa through its partnership with Tuma Enterprises.

Tuma Enterprises, a leading technology company in Liberia with additional offices in Sierra Leone, Ghana, Kenya, and the United States, is a pioneer in smartphone technology, electric vehicles, and blockchain solutions within the region. This collaboration will focus on making affordable, high-quality smartphones widely available across Africa. Tuma Enterprises has already made smartphones accessible to the Liberian public at competitive prices, significantly improving digital connectivity. Working together with Vision Group, they plan to ramp up smartphone production to provide a digital lifeline to underserved communities in Africa.

The two companies aim to design cost-effective smartphone models for large-scale production, making it easier for African consumers to access digital tools. With features tailored to local conditions—such as extended battery life, compatibility with low-speed network environments, and robust security options—the smartphones will be optimized for stable, reliable use in both urban and rural areas. This approach is expected to help bridge the digital divide, increasing smartphone usage rates significantly across the continent.

Both companies also intend to establish a distribution network and after-sales service centers locally to ensure easy access to products and support. This initiative will create local jobs and boost regional economies, while providing on-the-ground technical support and customer service for enhanced consumer satisfaction.

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In the electric vehicle sector, Tuma Enterprises is developing custom EV models adapted to the local road conditions and infrastructure, leading the way for eco-friendly transportation. Under this MOU, Vision Group and Tuma Enterprises will work together to build electric vehicle infrastructure, including charging stations and related service networks, to meet EV demand in Liberia and nearby countries. By integrating Vision Group’s AI and telecommunications technologies, the partnership also aims to optimize EV performance and explore the development of autonomous driving systems within smart cities.

Smart city development represents another major area of collaboration in this partnership. Vision Group’s expertise in AI-based resource management and IoT technology, combined with Tuma Enterprises’ EV and blockchain capabilities, will provide a model for urban development across Africa. The MOU includes plans to address Africa’s energy shortage by establishing solar and tidal power plants, promoting sustainable development with reliable energy sources to power these smart cities.

Vision Group and Tuma Enterprises will jointly explore potential projects involving platform business integration and advanced technologies, such as AI-driven smart farming, expanded EV and renewable energy infrastructure, and smart city initiatives. The companies also plan to promote cross-border technological and personnel exchanges to increase future collaborations with other global partners, creating a sustainable future through a shared vision.

Vision Group Chairman Dae-Yong Han commented, “This collaboration with Tuma Enterprises is an important opportunity for Vision Group to expand its platform and technology into the African market. We will continue to provide tailored solutions that meet local needs, leading the growth of Africa’s technology industry in partnership with Tuma Enterprises.”

With this MOU, both companies are expected to broaden their cooperation in forward-looking industries such as smartphones, electric vehicles, and AI technologies. The potential synergy between Vision Group and Tuma Enterprises promises to bring positive transformation across Africa.

Lugano, Switzerland, October 23, 2023 – The latest news by TELF AG, entitled “TELF AG analyzes some important issues related to the electric vehicle market”, examines the possible significant issues related to the automotive market over the next few years, and in particular the fact that the limited availability of raw materials could hinder the development of the electric vehicle market and above all the great global process that will lead millions of people to embrace a greener and more sustainable future, powered by clean energy. 

 

The publication, specifically, focuses on what emerged in the days in which the important E2DT event was organized, organized in Italy by the Italian Chemical Engineering Association and focused on the themes of energy and the environment, and which attempted to identify some specific critical issues regarding the supply of raw materials for the production of batteries. 

 

In addition to reiterating the fundamental importance of raw materials in this specific sector, the piece focuses mainly on an essential point, namely on the fact that over the next few years, the scarcity of critical raw materials on the market could slow down the progress of ecological transition, particularly affecting the development levels of the electric vehicle market. 

 

According to Aidic’s report, as stated in the publication, the raw materials most at risk would be cobalt and nickel, especially in the event that future mobility was to be completely electrified. It also mentions all the other raw materials of fundamental use for powering the batteries of electric vehicles, namely copper, graphite, nickel, chromium, and manganese. The scarcity of these fundamental raw materials, according to the information, could be linked to unpredictable factors, such as those linked to geopolitics or the political instability that characterizes some of the main producers of these materials, but also to the general trend of the global economy. 

 

The peaceful transition towards a greener world, can be achieved with a greater degree of awareness regarding the actual quantities of raw materials available on the market, without forgetting the crucial weight that political choices regarding minerals will continue to have a bearing on the fate of decarbonization. The main challenge, as stated, will be represented by the need to find a compromise between those who support the complete abandonment of fossil fuels and their gradual farewell. 

 

To find out more, we advise readers to read the full publication.

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