Eight Automakers Walk Into a Charger -> Here’s the IONNA Punchline (with Automotive News)
Episode 166
Hannah Lutz, Deputy Editor of Technology and Innovation at Automotive News shares more in-depth coverage on this episode about IONNA, the new EV charging network created by a joint venture of eight major automakers. With a recently opened charging station (aka “rechargery”) in Apex, North Carolina, IONNA offers unique amenities like a cafe, conference rooms, video games, and a nostalgic 80s road trip aesthetic that sets it apart from traditional charging stations. (Um, yes please!) The collaboration is notable for bringing together eight competing automakers, who each have a seat on the board and rotate leadership of various subcommittees. The charging station features innovative design elements, such as a side-mounted screen with physical buttons instead of a touchscreen, and enhanced security measures like QR code access. The overall experience aims to create a more comfortable, community-oriented charging environment that goes beyond the typical utilitarian approach to EV charging. Who else is excited to see an IONNA rechargery in their neighborhood? I know I am!
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Hannah’s full Automotive News article here
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