UCD joint spin-out Go Eve taps £750,000 for advanced EV charging tech
Go Eve's technology was developed by a team of researchers led by Prof Robert Shorten at UCD’s School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Read more: UCD joint spin-out Go Eve taps £750,000 for advanced EV charging tech
University College Dublin (UCD) researchers co-developed Go Eve, a start-up that has secured £750,000 in funding from Innovate UK and private investors to further develop its advanced EV charging technology. The patented sequential charging technology, 'DockChain', allows multiple vehicles to connect to a single DC fast charger, potentially reducing electrical infrastructure needs and enhancing charge times.
The new funding will enable Go Eve to enhance DockChain’s reliability and flexibility by developing new custom hardware, firmware, and software. These improvements will enable the technology to better control charging sessions, including starting, stopping, and restarting without unplugging the EVs. The company, which spun out from UCD and Imperial College London in 2021, aims to support bi-directional charging and vehicle-to-grid services through the 18-month project.
Go Eve's marketing director, John Goodbody, notes that as fuel prices rise and EV penetration increases, optimizing existing chargers and grid capacity will be crucial for managing the transition to electric vehicles.
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