Sunoco LP, Dallas, is launching in-car fuel payments through vehicle infotainment screens this summer in partnership with Sheeva.AI across the network of more than 5,700 Sunoco-branded gas stations throughout North America.
The in-car SheevaConnect platform uses geolocation technology to enable drivers to pay for fuel and access services directly via their vehicle’s infotainment screen.
The technology identifies the exact pump position and automates the authorization and payment process.
There is no need for any additional apps, QR codes or extra hardware installed at Sunoco fuel stations, the companies said.
Sunoco LP is No. 93 on CSP’s 2024 Top 202 ranking of U.S. convenience-store chains by store count.
"Our platform was designed to simplify and transform the way drivers interact with services like fueling while hitting the road," said Evgeny Klochikhin, CEO and founder of Sheeva.AI. "Partnering with a leading energy network like Sunoco allows us to bring this technology to millions of drivers across North America.”
Sheeva.AI works with several automotive partners and plans to have this technology implemented and available in more than a million vehicles by the end of 2025.
Sunoco LP is a master limited partnership that also owns 75 retail fuel sites and c-stores in the United States, most under the APlus banner. In addition, the company distributes motor fuel to convenience stores, independent dealers, commercial customers and distributors. Its parent company is Energy Transfer Partners LP, which owns Sunoco’s general partner and incentive distribution rights.
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