Volta Charging Maximizes Network Installation Efficiency Using Sitetracker

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Volta Charging has successfully doubled its electric vehicle charging station network in just over two years, utilizing the Sitetracker platform for enhanced project management. The network consists of the most-utilized free EV charging stations in the U.S., located primarily in front of essential businesses. Volta's charging stations also serve as advertising platforms, benefitting partners and property owners. The company is expanding its operations nationwide, having recently announced a business combination with Tortoise Acquisition Corp. II, which will result in Volta Inc. trading under ticker symbol 'VLTA'.

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• Doubling of EV charging station network in over two years.
• Most-utilized free EV charging stations in the U.S.
• Charging stations function as advertising platforms, increasing revenue for partners.
• Utilization of Sitetracker's platform enhances project management efficiency.

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PALO ALTO, Calif., March 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sitetracker, the project and asset management standard for innovative infrastructure owners and operators such as Duke Energy, Dominion Energy and New Columbia Solar, is proud to announce that electric vehicle station operator Volta Charging has used Sitetracker to double the size of its EV charging station network in a little over two years. Volta will continue to use the Sitetracker Platform to further expand its charging network, which is already the most-utilized free electric vehicle charging stations in the United States.

With 80% of its network located in front of essential businesses, Volta's charging stations feature large, eye-catching digital displays that function as a sophisticated media network, providing brands a way to reach millions of shoppers. These sponsor-supported charging stations provide energy to customers who can plug in their vehicles where and when they shop. Property owners and retailers who choose to have Volta charging stations installed report an increase in spend, dwell time and engagement on site. Currently located in 23 states and over 200 municipalities, Volta's ecosystem of partners and drivers have surpassed 90 million free electric miles across the network of charging stations.

To manage this rapid growth, Volta has utilized Sitetracker's platform to increase network installation productivity and accelerate time to project closeout. Out-of-the-box features like Trackers and Project Templates have allowed Volta to standardize and streamline their processes, optimize for scale and gain visibility.

"As our business evolved and became more sophisticated, we saw a need to transition from proprietary workflow management solutions to a best-in-class platform that could optimize the management of large project portfolios," said Jon Michaels, Executive Vice President Network Development, Volta Charging. "Through Sitetracker, we've been able to accelerate our nationwide rollout to new locations and partners, all the while maintaining efficient and high-quality operations at our current stations."

"This streamlined project management has become all the more crucial as EV adoption becomes increasingly widespread across the country," said Giuseppe Incitti, CEO of Sitetracker. "Volta Charging is serving the hyper-growth EV charging segment. We are proud to partner with Volta and empower their project managers to accelerate project closeout - a key trigger to faster time to revenue."

About Sitetracker
Sitetracker, Inc. is the global standard for deploying, operating, and servicing critical infrastructure and technology. The Sitetracker Platform enables growth-focused innovators to optimize the entire asset lifecycle through native platform inclusions like AI, automation, and actionable analytics. From the field to the C-suite, Sitetracker enables stakeholders to optimize how they plan, deploy, maintain, and grow their capital asset portfolios. Market leaders in the telecommunications, alternative energy, and utility industries — such as Chargepoint, EVgo, Google Fiber, British Telecom, and Vodafone — rely on Sitetracker to manage millions of sites and projects representing over $25 billion of portfolio holdings globally. For more information, visit www.sitetracker.com.

About Volta Charging 
For over a decade, Volta has been building a nationwide electric vehicle charging network to drive the world forward. Named after Alessandro Volta, the inventor of the electric battery, Volta's award-winning charging stations benefit brands, consumers, and real-estate locations by providing valuable advertising space to businesses and free charging to drivers. Strategically located in places where consumers already spend their time and money, Volta's chargers are among the most used electric vehicle charging stations in the United States. Headquartered in San Francisco, Volta is bringing to communities the means of building a sustainable fueling network for the 21st century. To learn more, visit www.voltacharging.com.

In February 2021, Volta and Tortoise Acquisition Corp. II (NYSE: SNPR), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company with a strategic focus on energy sustainability and decarbonizing transportation, announced they entered into a business combination agreement. Upon the closing of the transaction, which remains subject to customary closing conditions, the combined entity will be named Volta Inc. and remain on the New York Stock Exchange under the new ticker symbol "VLTA".

 

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FAQ

How has Volta Charging expanded its station network in 2021?

Volta Charging doubled its electric vehicle charging station network using the Sitetracker platform in just over two years.

What is the ticker symbol for Volta after its merger with Tortoise Acquisition Corp. II?

The new ticker symbol for Volta after the merger will be 'VLTA'.

What unique features do Volta's charging stations offer?

Volta's charging stations include large digital displays that serve as advertising platforms while providing free charging to EV drivers.

Where are Volta's charging stations located?

Volta's charging stations are located in 23 states and over 200 municipalities across the United States.

What impact does Volta's charging station have on property owners?

Property owners with Volta charging stations report increased customer spend, dwell time, and engagement.