Nihonkaigas Kizuna Holdings & Aakel Technologies EV Smart Charging service demonstration project Start of the remote-controlled automatic recharging operation Development of ”EV, EV Charger, Communication Control Protocol” control system compatible with multiple manufacturers 

Press Release
December 26, 2022

EV Smart Charging service demonstration project
Start of the remote-controlled automatic recharging operation

-It simultaneously operates an EV charging management system that utilizes a genetic algorithm and a remotely controlled automatic charging system. It combines "EV vehicles, EV chargers, and Communication Control Protocols" from different manufacturers, that are considered to be technically difficult, and controls the amount of EV charging according to system restrictions and EV charging conditions-

　Nihonkaigas Kizuna Holdings Co., Ltd. (HQ: Toyama, Japan, President & CEO: Yotaro Nitta, hereinafter ”Nihonkaigas Kizuna HD"), GAS COMPANY Energy Communication (HQ: Toyama, Japan, President & CEO: Makoto Tsuchiya, hereinafter ”Gas Company"), and Aakel Technologies, Inc. (HQ: Fukuoka, Japan, Representative Director: Ryoji Miyawaki, hereinafter "Aakel") will jointly start a demonstration project of an EV smart charging service using three of Nihonkaigas' EV owned vehicles.

Implementation Summary

Location: Nihonkaigas Head Office (2-36 Johoku-cho, Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture, Japan)
Implementation item: Remote control automatic charging for "EV vehicles, EV chargers, and Communication Control Protocols" using multiple manufacturers

Division of roles:

• Nihonkaigas Kizuna HD: Solution service study

• Gas Company: Provision of demonstration sites, preparation of EV vehicles and EV charger facilities, normal operation of EV company vehicles

• Aakel: Provision of remotely controlled automatic charging system

- EV information acquisition (SoC*, GPS)
- Supports dynamic pricing (JEPX Spot Market Area Price Hokuriku)
- Nihonkaigas' EV operation plan input

Multiple manufacturer details:

• 3 company-owned EVs (Nissan Leaf, Toyota C+pod, Honda e)

• 3 EV chargers (1 Nichicon, 2 Nitto Kogyo)

• Communication Control Protocol (ECHONET Lite, OCPP)

※SoC：”State Of Charge”, it is an indicator of charge rate

Nihonkaigas Kizuna Holdings Co., Ltd.
President & CEO：Yotaro Nitta – comment

　In addition to the stable supply of energy, the Nihonkaigas Kizuna HD Group is taking on the challenge of new initiatives such as low-carbonization, decarbonization, DX, and proposals for richer lifestyles.

　In this demonstration, we will work with Aakel Technologies to confront the challenge of EV operation and charging management. With a view to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, we aim to build solutions that utilize EVs and consider the optimal system while operating our group's company-owned vehicles.

　As a comprehensive energy group, the Nihonkaigas Kizuna HD Group will contribute to the creation of comfortable and prosperous lifestyles, and the creation of an earth-friendly environment.

Aakel Technologies, Inc.
President & CEO：Ryoji Miyawaki – comment

　To achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, the shift to EVs is an issue that companies must tackle. However, the ones that have taken the lead in introducing EVs are facing several challenges, especially when it comes to charging, which has been limited and has prevented such introduction.

　To solve such problems, it is necessary to acquire information such as the amount of charge and position of the vehicle in real time, managing it appropriately. To achieve this, we have developed a solution for EV charging and EV vehicle management.

　We look forward to working with Nihonkaigas Kizuna HD Group to demonstrate these mechanisms and contribute to the popularization of EVs in Toyama.

Inquiries

Legal name：Nihonkaigas Kizuna Holdings Co., Ltd.
Business：Management of subsidiaries and incidental operations
Foundation：January 2018
Location：2-36 Johoku-cho, Toyama-shi, Toyama-ken, Japan
Representative：President & CEO Yotaro Nitta
Capital stock：679.5 mln ¥
Employees：46
4D Promotion Group, General Planning Department：Kitano and Tsunekawa
TEL：076-443-2630

Legal name：Aakel Technologies, Inc.
Business：Providing digital services for carbon neutrality and consulting for companies aiming for carbon neutrality
Foundation：August 2018
Location：Fukuoka Growth Next, 2-6-11 Daimyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan 
Representative：President & CEO Ryoji Miyawaki 
Capital stock：30 mln ¥
Employees：45
PR Officers：Fuchida and Nishiyama
TEL：092-732-7551  
MAIL： pr@aakel.co.jp
URL：https://aakel.co.jp/