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Yinson GreenTech & Starbucks launch first phase of EV-friendly Starbucks stores
Posted Date: 18 Oct, 2022
Yinson GreenTech (“YGT”), through its joint venture company Green EV Charge Sdn Bhd, and Starbucks Malaysia have launched the first phase of EV-friendly stores, with the rollout of chargEV chargers at 17 Starbucks stores nationwide.
Under the first phase, 23 charging stations have been installed in Klang Valley, Penang, Malacca and Johor.
A launch ceremony to celebrate the rollout was held at Starbucks Eco Grandeur Drive-Thru at Bandar Puncak Alam. During the event, which was witnessed by management from both companies and members of the media, the parties exchanged a site agreement outlining their commitment to continue exploring suitable locations for further rollout of EV-friendly stores. Attendees also had the opportunity to ride on YGT's EV and experience a seamless charging experience with chargEV.
The agreement outlines Starbuck’s exclusive partnership with YGT to install and operate a mix of AC and DC charging points at Starbucks stores nationwide. The suitability and allocation of the stores’ parking bays for the installation of chargEV shall be determined by both YGT and Starbucks.
Yinson Executive Vice President of Technology and New Ventures Eirik Barclay said that the partnership aligned perfectly with YGT's aim of expanding EV infrastructure coverage strategically, whilst helping businesses achieve their own net zero ambitions. "One of the main challenges to EV adoption is range anxiety. To overcome this, we aim to place charge points in as many strategic locations as possible, and where charging integrates seamlessly into regular routines - whether you're doing a grocery run, having a meal, stopping to stretch your legs on the highway or, in this case, grabbing your usual morning coffee. Achieving this would not be possible without likeminded businesses, such as Starbucks, working with us to provide strategic sites and a customer base. Together, we can strengthen the country's EV infrastructure to encourage a greener transportation system in Malaysia."
Yinson Senior Vice President of Electromobility Ruslin Tamsir said, "We are delighted to support Starbuck's ambition of innovating with more responsible stores by providing chargEV solutions to their stores, and we are jointly committed to rolling out even more charge points over the next few years. The chargEV team warmly welcomes other likeminded businesses to engage with us to find out about our integrated EV solutions and how they, too, can participate in Malaysia's EV transition."
Group CEO of Berjaya Food Berhad and managing director of Starbucks Malaysia & Brunei Dato’ Sydney Quays said, “Charging your car should be as seamless as ordering a cup of coffee, and now it can be. As a company, we have always been passionate about protecting our planet and driving innovation to enhance the Starbucks experience for our customers. With the inclusion of EV chargers in our stores, it represents a significant milestone in our sustainability efforts as a company, and we hope will lead the retail industry towards a decarbonized future for Malaysia.”
With a goal of reducing its global carbon footprint by 50% by 2030, Starbucks is reimagining the store experience for greater connection, ease and planet-positive impact. The company continues to rapidly expand its roster of renewable energy and decarbonisation projects around the world in support of its global goal to reduce its carbon footprint and to fulfill its aspiration to become a resource positive company, such as through the introduction of EV charging facilities. The charging stations at Starbucks stores will be offered in either AC (22kW) or DC (50kW) units.
Charging is done via the chargEV mobile app, which is free to download via Apple Store and Google Play. First time EV users are required to set up their profile in the app, which only takes a few minutes. Next, users may select their preferred charging station and view the charging fee via the pay-per-use feature. Using the app does not require a membership, however those who opt for membership may enjoy attractive promotions and discounts from chargEV.
Beginning 1 November 2022, Starbucks customers who are active chargEV members charging their EVs at one of the 17 Starbucks stores can enjoy up to 50% off their first Grande Handcrafted Beverage purchased in a single receipt. Customers simply need to flash their chargEV membership ID on the mobile app at the counter to redeem. The promotion is valid for 12 months and subject to the terms and conditions of the promotion, which are made available at the participating Starbucks stores and on the chargEV Facebook page.
Currently, the chargEV network has more than 400 chargers. To know where the charging points are located, use the app or follow chargEV on Facebook and LinkedIn to find out the latest chargEV stations rollout, news, campaigns and promotions.
Yinson GreenTech commences construction of all-electric cargo vessel with Goal Zero Consortium partners
Posted Date: 28 Sep, 2022
- Expected to be launched in the second quarter of 2023 and ready for commercialisation in 2024, the all-electric, zero-carbon emission Hydromover is a cargo vessel featuring swappable battery technology.
- Goal Zero was one of three consortiums that was awarded grants by the Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore and the Singapore Maritime Institute in August 2021 to research, design, build and operate fully electric harbour craft.
Green technology solutions provider Yinson GreenTech together with its Goal Zero Consortium partners (“Goal Zero”), has achieved an exciting milestone with the keel laying ceremony to mark the start of the construction of the Hydromover - a fully electric cargo vessel with swappable batteries.
The event was graced by Kenneth Lim, Assistant Chief Executive (Industry & Transformation), Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore (“MPA”), at the shipyard of Lita Ocean Pte Ltd and witnessed by fellow partners of Goal Zero and guests. The pilot vessel is on track to be launched by the second quarter of 2023 and ready for commercialisation in the second half of 2024.
Developed by Goal Zero, the lightweight, 18.5m Hydromover is able to carry cargo up to 25 tonnes (including batteries). The vessel, being all-electric, has zero emissions and targets to achieve up to 50% operational cost savings due to improved energy efficiency and lower maintenance costs. Its battery, when depleted, can be easily swapped within minutes to minimise operational downtime. It will also be equipped with advanced vessel management system to provide seamless control to the crew as well as state-of-the-art sensors to enable future readiness of autonomous operation.
The Hydromover was Goal Zero’s submission, and one of the three winning proposals announced by MPA and the Singapore Maritime Institute (“SMI”), to develop and commercialise an all-electric cargo vessel with interoperable swappable battery infrastructure solutions. The call for proposals had attracted participation from 73 companies and 10 institutes of higher learning. The consortiums with the winning proposals were given five years to launch their pilot vessels.
YGT spearheads the Hydromover’s overall programme management and commercialisation, while Seatech Solutions International Pte Ltd (“Seatech”) leads Goal Zero in vessel design and system integration. They are joined by Shift Clean Energy as battery technology partner; Rina Hong Kong Limited Singapore Branch as classification society; Singapore Institute of Technology and Technology Centre for Offshore and Marine Singapore developing the operational profiles of different harbour craft types through digital twinning of the Hydromover.
Yinson Executive Vice President New Ventures and Technology, Eirik Barclay, said: “Goal Zero is made up of like-minded and synergistic partners who are fully committed to helping the marine industry transition to net zero. Since being awarded the grant, we have achieved many important milestones, which have culminated in today’s keel laying to mark the official commencement of construction. We are very pleased with our rapid progress and are looking forward to launching our pilot vessel by the second quarter of 2023, way in advance of the original 5-year schedule planned for the program. This not only gives Goal Zero a head start to roll-out our all-electric cargo vessel, but it is also an important contribution to Singapore’s goals for all domestic harbour crafts to operate on low-carbon energy solutions by 2030 and to halve carbon emissions from these vessels by 2050.”
SeaTech Vice President Technology, Prabjot Chopra, said: “We appreciate the efforts of all our consortium partners that have resulted in the fast-track progress of this project and a special thanks to YGT for commercialisation of the pilot electric vessel leading the way for electrification of harbour crafts in Singapore.”
MPA Assistant Chief Executive (Industry and Transformation), Kenneth Lim, said: “Decarbonisation of domestic harbour craft is one of the key priorities under the Maritime Singapore Decarbonisation Blueprint 2050. The Goal Zero Consortium demonstrates the maritime industry’s commitment to collaborate and accelerate the electrification of harbour craft in Singapore. We applaud the consortium’s effort in pushing ahead the development timeline of the full electric Hydromover and will continue to support the industry to work together to develop and deploy green technologies for the maritime sector.”
Goal Zero is also supported by industry partners Batam Fast Ferry Pte Ltd, Bernhard Schulte (Singapore) Holdings Pte Ltd, DM Sea Logistics Pte Ltd, Marina Offshore Pte Ltd, Kenoil Marine Services Pte Ltd, Lita Ocean Pte Ltd and Jurong Port Pte Ltd.
Goals
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Establish green technologies as a major revenue stream for Yinson -
Develop profitable, disruptive businesses, based on clean technologies and digitalisation -
Achieve a net zero business
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