Partners 2026
lead partner
Mercedes-Benz
Since the invention of the automobile in 1886, Mercedes Benz has shaped the continual development of individual mobility with its pioneering spirit and drive to create something exceptional. And even today, almost 140 years later, we are continuing the legacy of innovation, excellence and driving change.
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As a global company with a complex value chain, our business activities and products affect not only our workforce and customers but also the interests of various stakeholders. Conversely, social developments affect the business activities of the BMW Group as a whole in many respects. Business partners, suppliers, lobbyists, the media, politics, science, industry associations, NGOs, investors and other stakeholder groups all have different views and expectations of us. Responding to them appropriately can increase our social legitimacy, competitive advantage and success as a company.
That’s why at the BMW Group, we are in constant contact with stakeholders worldwide, incorporating their various perspectives into our decision-making and taking care to comply with the applicable regulatory frameworks. Our dialogue enables us to identify new political and social trends and develop sustainable solutions for the challenges of the future. If stakeholders have any concerns about our activities, we encourage them to raise them early on. That way, if there are any conflicts of interest, we can openly discuss solutions with them. To enhance the transparency of our decision-making even further, we share information about our strategy and views on political, regulatory and social issues.
www.bmwgroup.com
Easee is a Norwegian energy technology company helping make electrification effortless. We develop connected solutions for charging, energy management and smarter use of power in homes, buildings and commercial sites.
With more than one million connected devices installed across Europe, Easee combines hardware, software and data to help customers use available capacity better, scale infrastructure more efficiently and prepare for the next phase of electrification.
www.easee.com
Elli is the energy and charging brand of the Volkswagen Group and develops digital solutions for charging electric vehicles at the interface of energy and mobility. For private and business customers, the company offers a broad portfolio of public charging services, home-charging and corporate solutions, as well as digital services for fleets. With access to more than 1,000,000 public charging points in 28 European countries, Elli operates one of Europe’s largest interoperable charging networks. In addition, Elli is active at the interface of electric mobility and the energy market, working to make electric vehicle batteries usable as flexible and stationary storage in a digital network and to support the integration of renewable energies.
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan, committed to helping build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. The company’s Ford+ plan for growth and value creation combines existing strengths, new capabilities and always-on relationships with customers to enrich experiences for customers and deepen their loyalty. Ford develops and delivers innovative, must-have Ford trucks, sport utility vehicles, commercial vans and cars and Lincoln luxury vehicles, along with connected services. The company does that through three customer-centered business segments: Ford Blue, engineering iconic gas-powered and hybrid vehicles; Ford Model e, inventing breakthrough electric vehicles along with embedded software that defines exceptional digital experiences for all customers; and Ford Pro, helping commercial customers transform and expand their businesses with vehicles and services tailored to their needs. Additionally, Ford provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. Ford employs about 171,000 people worldwide. More information about the company and its products and services is available at corporate.ford.com.
strategic partner
The Mobility House Energy acts as a technology provider and market participant for mobile and stationary energy storage capacity. The aim is to increase flexibility in the energy system, maximise economic value and reduce CO2-emissions — accelerating the transition towards a more cost-effective, resilient and climate-neutral future. mobilityhouse-energy.com
CEI-Sphere seeks to advance on an open, interoperable, and competitive Cloud-Edge-IoT (CEI) ecosystem led through engagements of the Large-Scale Pilots in CEI. The initiative fosters cross-sector collaboration and aligning technical innovation with market needs. The creation of “Spheres”—dynamic knowledge clusters that clarify use cases, technology integration, and stakeholder roles—enhances interoperability and cooperation across the diverse sectors and actors.
CEI-Sphere focuses on analysing the maturity and value chains of use cases, identifying synergies, and addressing shared challenges across pilots. The project contributes to the development of CEI architecture patterns, market intelligence, go-to-market strategies, and minimum interoperability standards. It provides a strong foundation for scalable, privacy-preserving, and standards-based edge ecosystems across Europe, while actively supporting the integration of SMEs, startups, and system integrators into emerging CEI value chains.
O-CEI has been commissioned with the goal of imprinting innovation in digital technologies (particularised in the Cloud-Edge-IoT computing continuum) to a variety of sectors which make extensive use of renewable energy sources. Emanating from the decision by the EC to invest more than 20M€ in the expected outcomes of the project, it is a clear mandate, and a prominent goal of the action, to align with EU Strategies from different angles.
The project is implementing eight large-scale pilots across various strategic sectors. These include optimising electricity grids with renewable energy integration, advancing software-defined vehicles, enhancing smart charging for electric postal fleets, and improving energy management in maritime ports. Additionally, the project focuses on sustainable dairy production, increasing efficiency in e-tractor operations for large-scale kiwi crops, deploying private 5G networks to enhance electric vehicle charging, and fostering social acceptance of energy flexibility in urban areas.
SUPPORT Partner
Under the CharIN (Charging Interface Initiative e. V.) umbrella, cross-industry stakeholders like automakers, charging station manufacturers, component suppliers, energy providers, grid operators, and many others continue moving towards interoperable charging, where vehicles, chargers, and software systems work together and to make the user experience reliable, easy and smooth.
CharIN´s holistic approach is not limited to passenger cars. Its international community is comprised of leading global companies representing every link to the e-mobility value chain and multiple experts who have been working together as a team to drive the requirements of charging all kinds of electric vehicles.
Shaping Smart, Bidirectional Charging: Vehicle to Grid – V2G
The energy world of tomorrow is intelligent and sustainable. The technology is moving quickly. While only a few EV models on the market today are V2G-capable, most new vehicles are expected to include this functionality in the near future. Charging station and vehicle manufacturers have been working on V2G development for years, and the first wave of products is now arriving. The backbone of this evolution is the ISO 15118-20 standard, which governs V2G functions for DC charging.
Discover how CharIN advances Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology through global standards, interoperability testing, and industry projects. Learn about our role in ISO 15118-20, partnerships, and upcoming V2G Testivals shaping the future of smart, bidirectional charging.
E-Mobility Europe is the voice for Europe’s collective electric vehicle ecosystem (formerly AVERE), from national EV associations, vehicle manufacturing, infrastructure, supply chain, fleet owners, and technology.
E-Mobility Europe advocates for Europe’s successful transition to electric vehicles, in a way that benefits both the region’s people and its industries.
www.emobilityeurope.org
Task 53 is a non-profit initiative within the Electric Vehicle Technology Collaboration Program (EV-TCP) of the International Energy Agency (IEA). Its goal is to promote global interoperability for bidirectional charging of electric vehicles (V2G) through the collaboration of charging station and electric vehicle manufacturers and distribution network operators and internationally recognized laboratories and research institutions such as the Joint Research Center of the EC, Argonne National Laboratories (USA), Dekra, Elaad and KERI (South Korea). The activities of Task 53 focus on research, standardization, testing and the promotion of V2G technology to ensure the worldwide implementation of interoperable charging systems and to contribute to the specification of the ISO standard ISO 15118-20. Task 53 is open to public organizations, industry partners and academic institutions and operates as a non-profit organization. Currently (as of May 2025), Task 53 has 12 countries and the European Commission, 27 partners from industry, academia and NGOs, 3 partners with observer status as well as CharIn and VGIC as partners with a Memorandum of Understanding.
