In a bold move toward accelerating electric mobility and reinforcing domestic manufacturing, Hatch Product Development & Contract Manufacturing has officially licensed a next-generation Electric Vehicle (EV) charging platform from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory. The deal marks a significant leap forward for EV infrastructure innovation in the United States.
The newly licensed platform, developed through years of collaboration between Hatch and Argonne, functions as a communication hub between EVs, charging stations, and the power grid. Its capabilities include bidirectional charging (vehicle-to-grid), multi-device charger management, remote diagnostics, and advanced grid integration features.
“This reinforces our long-standing relationship with Argonne and our commitment to advancing electric vehicle charging technology,” said Addison Merchut, Co-President of Hatch. “We believe this platform can elevate charging infrastructure across the board—from smart home chargers to grid-level coordination.”
Next-Gen Charging Tech Built for Tomorrow’s Grid
Supporting key standards like ISO 15118 and SWCAN (Tesla SAE J2411), the platform allows continuous digital communication between EVs and Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE), making it ideal for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), charger developers, and energy infrastructure firms.
“We designed this platform to be flexible, secure, and scalable,” noted Jason Harper, Principal Electrical Engineer at Argonne National Laboratory. “It enables the next generation of charging technologies to integrate more intelligently with the grid.”
Made in America: Waukegan Facility to Spearhead Production
Hatch will manufacture and further develop the platform at its facility in Waukegan, Illinois, signaling a strong investment in U.S. clean tech manufacturing and energy resilience. The move also aligns with growing national efforts to localize supply chains and bolster domestic capabilities in clean energy technology.
As EV adoption surges and smart grid demands increase, Hatch’s entry into advanced EV charger technology positions the company as a key player in the electrification of transportation.
