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Pirl Technology aposta em carregadores modulares de EV: a virada que pode mudar o jogo

Pirl Technology bets on modular EV chargers: the game-changing turnaround

Autocar Motor

1 month ago

Pirl pivots to modular EV chargers, replacing modules instead of entire units; patent in 2024 and local support.

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  1. Strategic Pivot: USB to Modular EV
  2. Who is Pirl Technology
  3. Modular Design That Makes a Difference
  4. Patents, Funding, and Local Support
  5. The EV Market and What Lies Ahead

Strategic Pivot: USB to Modular EV

The history of Pirl Technology gained momentum with support from TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corporation, which fosters local innovation. The company is redesigning EV charging based on a modular model.

Who is Pirl Technology

Founded in 2016 in Rockville, Maryland, Pirl started with a USB charger, selling about 2,400 units. In 2021, facing difficulties penetrating the battery market, the team led by Kobby Osei-Kusi pivoted to electric vehicles.

Modular Design That Makes a Difference

The differentiating factor lies in a patented modular design that allows only the modules to be upgraded. Instead of replacing the entire unit, customers can send the charger in for repair or purchase replacement modules for self-repair. As the CEO says, when a light bulb burns out, you only change the module.

Patents, Funding, and Local Support

In 2024, Pirl obtained a patent recognized by the USPTO among the main green energy issues of the year. The company raised $745,000 with an undisclosed valuation. The CEO also stated that they received support from TEDCO last fall, amounting to $100,000, and participated in local accelerators such as the Maryland Energy Innovation Accelerator and Towson University's StarTUp.

The EV Market and What Lies Ahead

The sector faces the end of the $7.5k federal tax credit for EVs last fall. Osei-Kusi stated that funding works in cycles and that this moment may not be the peak for EVs. Still, he points to a solid state support network that has generated local results in climate tech.

This news was made possible with support from TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corporation, which promotes an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem in the state.

What is your opinion: can modular design reduce EV costs for residential and commercial use? Leave your comment below.

Autocar Motor

Passionate about cars and speed from a young age, I dove into the world on wheels long before earning my first driver’s license. With a keen eye for the latest on the road, I am dedicated to transforming the complexities of the automotive industry into clear, dynamic, and straight-to-the-point content.