FLO, a leading North American electric vehicle (EV) charging company from Quebec Canada and a smart charging solutions provider is expanding its charging network with the installation of an initial set of 73 curbside and fast chargers in the greater Cleveland area. This deployment signifies the beginning of a substantial project across the Northeast Ohio region, following FLO partners Alternalite EV and SAF Inc.’s successful bid as the exclusive charger provider for Phase 1 of the Northeast Ohio Area-wide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) Electric Vehicle Charging Station Program. Phase 1 of the program includes deploying 54 Level 2 CoRe+ stations and 19 Level 3 SmartDC fast charging stations throughout the area.

“With the surging popularity of electric vehicles, FLO is committed to ensuring that the U.S.’s EV infrastructure keeps pace with demand,” said Louis Tremblay, President and CEO of FLO. “This initiative in Northeast Ohio represents a significant step towards a future where EV charging is convenient and dependable, supporting the transition to clean transportation for all.”

Alternalite EV is an Ohio-based full-service electrical contractor specializing in EV charging installations and certified female, minority owned business founded by Trudy and Jose Ramos. SAF is a general construction company based in Akron, Ohio, with offices in Virginia Tennessee and Kentucky. It was founded by Ike Samson-Akpan. SAF provides full design and construction services for public, institutional, non-profit and commercial clients.

“This project is designed to cater to the increasing number of EV drivers in Ohio, providing both convenient and reliable charging options to accommodate various vehicles and ensure widespread accessibility,” said Ike Samson-Akpan, SAF President and Founder.