Local Firms Partner to Provide Electric Power to Familiar Downtown Parking Garage
Cincinnati, OH - February 8, 2021 – Cincinnati-based Electrada, an electric mobility company, announced today a partnership with The Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority (The Port) to bring electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure to one of The Port’s properties, Fountain Square South Garage.
The patrons at the Fountain Square South Garage will now have the opportunity to charge their EVs at one of five newly installed public EV charging stations.
“Teaming with The Port is an exciting development for the future of clean mobility in Cincinnati, and we look forward to expanding our collaboration in the coming months,” said Electrada CEO Kevin Kushman. “Electrada’s objective to support EV adoption in the region continues through relationships where our turnkey model removes risk for our partners and accelerates charging capacity deployment across many segments.”
Both members of the Cincinnati 2030 District, Electrada and The Port are committed to bringing sustainable solutions to our region. Electrada invests in and operates EV charging infrastructure as a high-reliability, affordable and convenient turnkey service to drivers, property owners, developers, employers, and fleet owners across the Midwest region. Using technology from FLO | AddEnergie - a leading North American network and technology provider - drivers access reliable EV charging through the simple Flo EV Charging smartphone app. Electrada delivers a high-performing, community-focused charging solution for EV drivers where they work, live, shop, and play.
“By supplying electric vehicle charging technology in the Fountain Square South Garage, we’re addressing a customer need and advancing our portfolio of work focused on environmental stewardship,” said Laura N. Brunner, President and CEO of The Port.
About The Port:
The Port was formed in 2000 to stimulate growth of the regional economy. Partnering with the City of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, the Port works to redevelop manufacturing and residential communities to build the foundation of job creation and livable, viable communities where residents can experience economic prosperity. For additional information, please visit http://cincinnatiport.org.
About Electrada:
Electrada, LLC was launched in Cincinnati in 2020 to capitalize and operate electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure as a reliable, affordable and convenient service to drivers, fleet owners, property developers and employers in the Midwest. Electrada’s corporate, municipal, residential and retail partners experience performance guaranteed EV charging services without financial risk. Electrada aims to enable this clean transportation transition, based on meeting locational charging needs with analytics-backed investment. Learn more at electrada.com.
Media Contacts:
Tom Millikin, Vice President of Communications and Marketing, The Port
(513) 632-3835
tmillikin@cincinnatiport.org
Irina Filippova, Chief Operations Officer, Electrada
(513) 964-0180
ifilippova@electrada.com