BMW, ChargePoint and DriveNow Team for Bay Area Sustainability Hackathon for Electric Vehicles, EV Charging and Mobility Services

Organizers are looking for technical, as well as non-technical people to build apps, mobile apps and hacks to address some of the issues surrounding electric vehicles and EV charging. Participants will hack, eat, compete for prizes across different categories, and most importantly: network with likeminded people to work on new or current projects. All submissions will be reviewed by a panel of distinguished judges. Prizes include thousands of dollars in gift cards, service and product prizes being awarded across several categories including:

• Originality of the idea
• Ability to clearly articulate the details of the application
• Technologies used in its creation
• Level of completion of the hack over the course of the event

“Teaming with Charge Point and DriveNow to open our collective technologies to joint third-party development is a great illustration of the holistic approach to innovation with BMW i,” said Dr. Dirk Rossberg, head of the BMW Group Technology Office USA. “We believe that it is about more than just the cars. We’re excited about the technical creativity, talent and ingenuity we’ll assemble at this first-of-its kind event focused on app development hosted right here in our office.”

“We are proud to be a sponsor of this event,” said Tavis Szeto, director of marketing of ChargePoint. “Personal mobility is about keeping drivers connected and informed. Forums like this hackathon foster creativity and collaboration and help create the solutions that make the EV driving experience better.”To form a team, click on HackerLeague. Tweet about this hack: #sustainhack.

Source: ChargePoint, Inc. iPhone and Android. The ChargePoint network is open to all charging station manufacturers. Visitwww.chargepoint.com for more information. Follow ChargePoint on Twitter @chargepointnet.BMW Group In America www.bmwgroupna.com.