Case Study
ECOtality Teams with Carlton-Bates to Trim Cost, Size of Blink® DC Fast Charge Systems
ECOtality Teams with Carlton-Bates to Trim Cost, Size of Blink® DC Fast Charge Systems CBC, Wesco Provide Design, Assembly and Logistics Support for $230 Million EV Project Customer ECOtality Key Goals Improve design quality Lower manpower requirements Cut costs Bring efficiency to the supply chain Solution ECOtality partnered with Carlton-Bates for turn-key assembled solutions and design services for the Level 3 “Blink” power grid units. Results Cost reduction of 10,000 per unit Units generate less heat, for greater efficiency and safety With CBC logistics support on its Level 2 charger, ECOtality saves an estimated $100,000 annually. $230 Million Electric Vehicle Project With increasing demand for more fuel-efficient vehicles, the auto industry has rapidly responded with half a dozen all