PFORZHEIM, Germany & NÜRTINGEN, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 2, 2026--
ADS-TEC Energy PLC (NASDAQ: ADSE) today announced that the Baden-Württemberg police has gone live with ADS-TEC Energy’s ChargePost to underpin a pilot project for battery-buffered fast charging of electric vehicles (EVs) at the Pforzheim motorway police station.
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At the launch, Thomas Strobl, Deputy Minister-President and Minister of the Interior of Baden-Württemberg, said, “We are one of the safest regions in Germany, and we believe in investment to continue our success. This includes the largest recruitment drive in our history and the latest technologies - including this project. What makes this ADS-TEC Energy solution special is its integrated battery storage, which enables EV charging at high power even at locations with limited grid capacity. This allows us to stress test EVs in real motorway conditions.”
Strobl added “This project represents the next phase in a journey that we started 15 years ago. Around 630 – roughly 12% – of our 5,400 police vehicles are already electric and the Pforzheim traffic police unit will now put the new fast charging system and EVs through their paces as we set the course for future-proofed policing.”
“Charging infrastructure is critical infrastructure – especially when emergency vehicles must be available around the clock,” said Thomas Speidel, CEO of ADS-TEC Energy. “Our systems are developed and manufactured in Germany and meet high standards in cyber security, operational safety and resilience. With our many years of experience in battery-buffered fast charging, we are the ideal partner for demanding public sector use cases. We greatly value our partnership with the Baden-Württemberg police and are proud to support the motorway police in their daily operations.”
The Pforzheim traffic police unit is responsible for one of the busiest sections of motorway in Germany, putting pressure on vehicle availability and charging speeds. ADS-TEC Energy’s battery-buffered fast-charging system delivers ultra-fast charging even at locations with limited grid capacity, eliminating the need for time-consuming and costly grid upgrades. ChargePost features an integrated battery capacity of 201 kWh in a very compact footprint and delivers charging power of up to 300 kW, or 2 × 150 kW when charging two EVs simultaneously.
Designed for critical infrastructure – Made in Germany
ADS-TEC Energy ChargePost was developed in Baden-Württemberg with production in Germany. It is designed to support the highest levels of IT security, data sovereignty and reliability. The combination of a local battery, intelligent control technology and high charging power ensures reliable and resilient operations, even in demanding environments.
About ADS-TEC Energy
With more than a decade of experience in lithium-ion technologies, ADS-TEC Energy develops and manufactures battery storage solutions and ultra-fast charging systems, including advanced energy management software. ADS-TEC Energy’s battery-buffered fast-charging technology enables electric vehicles to charge at ultra-high power levels even on weak grids, all within an exceptionally compact design.
Headquartered in Nürtingen, Baden-Württemberg, the company was nominated by the President of Germany for the German Future Prize and was inducted into the “Circle of Excellence” in 2022. The outstanding quality and performance of ADS-TEC Energy’s systems are the result of extensive investment in in-house development and high levels of vertical integration. With its advanced technology platforms, ADS-TEC Energy is a trusted partner for automotive manufacturers, energy providers, and charging infrastructure operators worldwide.
For more information, visit: www.ads-tec-energy.com
Baden-Württemberg police has gone live with ADS-TEC Energy’s ChargePost for battery-buffered fast charging of EVs
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. & SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 2, 2026--
Intuit (NASDAQ: INTU), the global financial technology platform that makes Intuit TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, today announced a new, multi-year partnership with Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM). Under the agreement, Affirm will become the exclusive pay-over-time solution built into QuickBooks Payments,* further strengthening Intuit’s end-to-end financial management capabilities that help accelerate how businesses manage and grow their business. QuickBooks provides millions of small and mid-market businesses (SMBs) with resources to manage their business, and through the partnership, many will have the ability to offer Affirm’s flexible payment options to their customers, while enabling businesses to attract new customers, boost conversion rates, maximize sales, and improve cash flow.
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Getting paid on time and sustaining healthy cash flow is crucial for SMBs, but is one of the most common challenges they face. On average, more than half (56%) of SMBs are owed money from unpaid invoices, averaging $17,500 per business. 1 With the integration of Affirm’s pay-over-time offerings in QuickBooks, businesses will have a new tool to help increase conversion rates and average order value, and attract a broader set of customers, while speeding up overall cash flow. Timely payments can help businesses maintain their cash flow, allowing them to shift focus to running and growing their business, while Affirm, which does not charge any late or hidden fees, assumes the repayment risk.
“By partnering with Affirm to bring native, pay-over-time functionality to QuickBooks, we are giving businesses a powerful new way to increase conversion and improve cash flow, while offering their own customers flexibility,” said David Hahn, EVP, GM, Services Group, Intuit. “With more than $2 trillion in invoices managed on our platform each year, 2 this integration further accelerates the frictionless payments capabilities we offer to our customers to manage and grow their business all-in-one place, and represents one of the many ways we are helping to fuel financial success for businesses and consumers across our Intuit platform.”
In the coming months, Affirm will be offered as a payment method for eligible businesses in the U.S. who use QuickBooks Payments to invoice customers, with no additional setup or technical lift required. Businesses get paid upfront, while approved customers can choose to split invoices into flexible payment plans, including options as low as 0% APR, and never pay late fees or incur hidden charges. Affirm handles the application, underwriting, and approval of financing for every transaction individually, eliminating the need for business owners to manage the loan details or follow up on payments.
“Millions of SMBs rely on QuickBooks to simplify operations, keep their cash flow on track, and grow their business. Integrating Affirm directly into QuickBooks Payments will give these businesses another lever for growth — offering customers a transparent, responsible way to pay over time while the business continues to get paid upfront,” said Pat Suh, SVP of Revenue at Affirm. "By providing consumers and businesses total clarity, no late fees, and no surprises, businesses can improve their cash flow and spend more time on what matters most.”
Affirm’s pay-over-time offerings will be available in the coming months for QuickBooks Online customers in the U.S. who use QuickBooks Payments. For more information on QuickBooks Payments, see here.
About Intuit
Intuit is the global financial technology platform that powers prosperity for the people and communities we serve. With approximately 100 million customers worldwide using products such as TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to prosper. We never stop working to find new, innovative ways to make that possible. Please visit us at Intuit.com and find us on social for the latest information about Intuit and our products and services.
About Affirm
Affirm’s mission is to deliver honest financial products that improve lives. By building a new kind of payment network—one based on trust, transparency, and putting people first—we empower millions of consumers to spend and save responsibly, and give thousands of businesses the tools to fuel growth. Unlike most credit cards and other pay-over-time options, we never charge any late or hidden fees. Follow Affirm on social media: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | X.
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*QuickBooks Payments: QuickBooks Payments account subject to eligibility criteria, credit, and approval. Subscription to QuickBooks Online required. Not available in U.S. territories or outside the U.S.
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Intuit Partners with Affirm to Provide Pay-Over-Time Offering for QuickBooks Online
