The Oxygen Initiative is a collaboration between California-based Kngrid and German energy company Innogy, aimed at providing simplified electric vehicle (EV) refueling solutions while connecting EV owners and site hosts. The initiative focuses on a comprehensive backend solution, offering various charging hardware and services to enhance electric mobility, and has garnered support from numerous European utilities and automotive manufacturers. Strategically, the initiative aims to standardize charging solutions (ISO 15118) and build alliances with automotive manufacturers for mutual benefits in the EV market.

2. Experience & Expertise
Oxygen Initiative is a joint venture between
KnGrid, a California start-up globally-recognized as
an eMobility thought-leader and innogy, a
German energy giant with $60B in revenues.
The company’s mission is to deliver delightfully
simple electric vehicle refueling solutions and
help ev owners and site hosts to connect to each
other and the electric vehicle revolution.
An innovative California start-up partnering with a European
energy giant!

3. Tesla Roadster
Nissan Leaf
Chevy Volt
Ford Focus Electric
Ford C-MAX PHEV
Ford Fusion PHEV
BMW i3 BMW i8
Cadillac ELR
Chevy Spark EV
Honda Fit EV
Honda Accord PHEV
Kia Soul EV
Mitsubishi iMEV
Porsche Cayenne PHEE
Porsche Panamera PHEV
Mercedes 8-Class EV
Toyota Prius PHEV
Volkswagon eGolf
Ford Focus Electric
Ford C-MAX PHEV
Ford Fusion PHEV
BMW i3 BMW i8
Cadillac ELR
Chevy Spark EV
Honda Fit EV
Honda Accord PHEV
Kia Soul EV
Mitsubishi iMEV
Porsche Cayenne PHEE
Porsche Panamera PHEV
Mercedes 8-Class EV
Toyota Prius PHEV
Volkswagon eGolf
Tesla Model S
Fiat e500
Nissan Leaf
Chevy Volt
Tesla Model X
Misubishi Outlander PHEV
Hyundai Sonata PHEV
Volvo XC90 PHEV
Mercedes C-Class PHEV
Mercedes S-Class PHEV
BMW X5 PHEV
Audi A3 e-tron PHEV
Chevy Bolt
Chevy Volt Gen 2
Nissan Leaf Gen
Growth of the EV Market
Number of EV Models on the Market
2011
2014
2016
500,000 PEV vs
22,000 EVSE in US
+
200,000 PEV vs
7,500 EVSE in
California

4. End–to-end solution, not a piece of technology
Charging tech. Do-it-yourself Business Ready Solution
How does hosting charging stations impact my business?

5. Our end to end backend solution
Authentication
Customer Service for drivers and site hosts
Billing for drivers and site hosts
Maintenance, repair and cleaning
Site Host
Charge data
Load
management
Monitoring

6. <20 kW < 50kW 150kW+
Our charging hardware to suit every need
…

7. AC charging hardware
• Charging station with two charging points
• Freestanding with either a concrete
foundation or fastened onto an
installation/mounting-frame
• Internal impact protection (fender) to
safeguard the connection against external
influences
• Output via split-phase/ single-phase
alternating current max. 240V AC, 48A
• Multi-Color LED
• Utility grade smart meter per charging point
inside
• Authentication via RFID, remote (i.e.
Smartphone App), Plug & Charge via PLC
communication under ISO/IEC 15118
Oxygen eBox Oxygen eStation
• Charging box with one charging point
• Wall mounted; alternative installation
on a pole
• Output via split-phase/ single-phase
alternating current max. 240V AC, 48A
• Multi-Color LED
• Utility grade smart meter inside
• Authentication via RFID, remote (i.e.
Smartphone App), Plug & Charge via
PLC communication under ISO/IEC
15118

8. DC charging hardware
• Fast-charge any compatible
vehicle
• Multi-standard (DCA –
CHAdeMO; DCC - CCS/Combo)
• Color screen (for user
interface and publicity)
• Network integration (OCPP or
proprietary protocol)
• Built-in communications (3G;
LAN; Wi-Fi)
DC up to 25 kW
DC up to 50 kW
DC up to 150 kW

9. Full service solutions for electric mobility
Oxygen Initiative Project Management
Charging
Hardware
Site
Preparation
Installation &
Commissioning
Operations
(Hardware &
Backend)
Maintenance BillingPlanning & Site
Assessment

10. Selected success stories in Europe
Utilities OEM DC
Over 120 utilities rely on innogy
charging technology
DAIMLER
Over 600 intelligent
charging points at
Daimler locations (AC & DC)
VOLKSWAGEN
Over 250
Intelligent
charging points at VW locations (AC
& DC)
PORSCHE
90 intelligent
charging points at Porsche locations
(AC)
ALDI
47 locations
equiped with
AC/DC, 150 charging points
operational
TANK & RAST
AC/DC-chargers
at over 130 Autobahn service stations
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11. Trusted by numerous clients from various industries

12. Appendix

13. Our strategic roadmap
Load
Work with OEMs on home energy solutions
as ISO 15118 vehicle base grows
Build consumer enthusiasm via simple
solutions
Provide ‘best of breed’ smart charging solutions to
utilities and EVSPs using clearinghouses
Lay the foundation with a common standard in
the charging station ecosystem - ISO 15118
Step 3
Step 1
Step 2
Step 4
Finish
OEM involvementeverystepoftheway

14. Oxygen Initiative‘s Strategic Position
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1 Deep involvement with OEMs
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Oxygen Initiative has worked with OEMs:
• as a member of the SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) committee on smart charging standards and
• is active on the EPRI (Electric Power Research Institute) Infrastructure Working Council.
• the company is also an official ‘party’ to the CPUC’s Rulemaking Proceeding (R.13-11-007) on electric vehicle
smart charging that recently ruled in favor of ISO 15118 for California IOUs.
We want a mutually-beneficial strategic alliance with the OEMs.
Politically active in CA
CEC VGI Research Grant
Working with SDG&E now

15. Providing multiple pieces of the puzzle
1. Backend services for utilities and EVSPs (“EVSP in a box”)
A.Monitoring
B.Billing
C.Customer Care/ Remote Activation
D.Asset Management
2. SECC to EVSPs, charging infrastructure manufacturers, OEMs
3. Project-Oxygen: DSO’s, TSO’s, OEMs, EVSPs, Aggregators
4. OEMs and KnGrid must help each other with smart charging implementations.
We help them and they help us with a steady stream of new subscribers.
5. New brand value from IoT and mobile payments enabled with OEM Apps
1. Car Payments for:
1. Parking
2. Tolls
3. Drive thru
4. Car Share
Solutions for multiple actors in the space:

16. Strategic plan for Project Oxygen
Can be sold to Charge Spot operators,
OEMs and equipment manufacturers.
90,000 outlets.
Leverage existing IP
UL-LISTEDLSG
OEMs tied to ZEV credits and
CVRP. Policy push for standard
OEM Buy-In
VEHICLESTANDARD
Worked with Governor’s Office, CPUC and
CEC. KnGrid leads 15118 with OEMs,
Utilities and EVSPs
Policy-driven approach -VGI
All 3 IOUs can use it today. Delivers
on promise of VGI. Funded by
CEC.
Simplified Grid Integration
DEMANDCLEARING
HOUSE

17. Policy-driven approach -VGI
Worked with Governor’s Office, CPUC and CEC. KnGrid leads 15118 with
OEMs, Utilities and EVSPs
California PUC Ruling
“The Commission’s Energy Division recommends that the
utilities’ VGI programs, including those associated with
electric vehicle supply equipment deployed through utility
applications, conform to the ISO/IEC 15118 Standard
(details of this recommendation are provided in Appendix
B to this ruling).”
- Carla Peterman, Commissioner