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Launched in 2021 under the leadership of the EDF Group, the EVVE (Environmental Valorization of Virtual Energy storage) project aims to deploy 800 vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging stations in Europe. The aim is to demonstrate that by storing low-carbon electricity, electric vehicles can help to reduce CO2 emissions. The project will pave the way for the arrival on the market of new V2G functionalities based on the "Combo CCS " European charging standard.

Arval continued to grow in the first half of 2024, with its financed fleet now reaching 1,747,846 vehicles worldwide, a growth of 6.4%, compared to the end of June 2023.

Arval, major actor of leasing and mobility solutions specialist in Europe, announces the appointment of Marie-Laure SOULAINE in the role of Group Public Affairs Director, after 8 years as Head of Arval LEGAL.

• Shift4Good, the largest independent venture capital fund dedicated to decarbonising the transport industry, proudly welcomes several BNP Paribas Group entities as new investors.
• By investing in Shift4Good, Arval and BNP Paribas Personal Finance are supporting innovative start-ups looking to create more sustainable mobility solutions for the future.
• Operating under the BNP Paribas Mobility banner and in line with the BNP Paribas Group’s strategic plan, Arval and BNP Paribas Personal Finance are actively contributing to the energy transition and the adoption of innovative mobility solutions.

Arval, a major vehicle full-service leasing and mobility solution specialist, announces becoming an official member of smartEn – Smart Energy Europe, the business association integrating the consumer-driven solutions of the clean energy transition. Perfectly aligned with smartEn’s mission, Arval recently announced the creation of Arval Energy, a strategic initiative to develop synergies between mobility and energy markets and promote the use of more sustainable means of mobility and energy. Arval thus becomes the first and only leasing company to join the association.

• Arval continues to see business growth in Switzerland and strengthens its position as a major player in the mobility sector.
• Eva Rothe takes over the role of Arval Switzerland General Manager from 1 May 2024, succeeding to Pascal Seeger.

Arval, a major vehicle leasing company and mobility solution specialist, has reached more than 100,000 vehicles connected through the data received directly from OEMs. These vehicles are part of the 650,000 connected vehicles within Arval’s fleet thanks to the Arval Connect solution.