Xeal Brings EV Charging to Inspiring Obama Center in Chicago’s South Side

Xeal announced the installation of its electric vehicle charging stations at the inspiring Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, Illinois, on August 24, 2026. The Center selected Xeal for its charging technology, reliability and ability to provide a seamless charging experience without requiring additional network infrastructure.

Xeal’s patented Xeal Protocol operates independently of cellular networks, Wi-Fi and Ethernet. The company provides a 100% uptime guarantee, allowing its charging stations to operate regardless of connectivity or signal conditions.

“We’re honored to support the newly opened Obama Presidential Center with EV charging infrastructure built for reliability,” said Nikhil S. Bharadwaj, CEO and Co-Founder of Xeal. “Landmark institutions need solutions they can trust, and this project reinforces the confidence customers place in Xeal when uptime and performance matter most. Being selected for a project of this significance speaks to the strength of our technology and our mission to make dependable charging the standard everywhere. When customers demand 100% uptime from the industry, Xeal says, ‘Yes, we can!’”

The Obama Presidential Center represents a major destination on Chicago’s South Side, with a mission focused on inspiring, empowering and connecting people to create change. Xeal said it is proud to contribute charging infrastructure to the newly opened Center.

About Xeal

Xeal is a technology-focused EV charging company operating across mobility, real estate, IoT and energy. The technology eliminates the need for costly IT infrastructure while providing property owners with features including metered payments, dynamic load management, revenue sharing and tap-to-charge functionality. Xeal operates in more than 500 cities across the United States.

EVinfo.net’s Take: Xeal’s Innovative EV Charging

In an April 2026 interview with EVinfo.net, Xeal COO Alastair Westgarth explained that the company designed its technology around eliminating the industry’s dependence on constant cellular and internet connectivity. Xeal’s Helix Computing Platform allows chargers to operate independently, reducing potential points of failure while simplifying deployment and maintenance for property owners.

Westgarth said reliable charging is especially important in multifamily properties, parking garages and older buildings where connectivity can be inconsistent.

Obama’s Proud Legacy of Hope, Peace and Economic Growth

President Barack Obama’s proud and impressive legacy continues to extend beyond his eight years in the White House, with the newly opened Obama Presidential Center in Chicago offering a permanent place to reflect on his presidency and the strong ideals that shaped his widely admired public life. Located on the South Side, the Center is designed not simply as a presidential museum, but as a civic and cultural institution focused on democracy, community, economic opportunity and the belief that ordinary people can create meaningful change.

Obama entered the presidency in January 2009 during one of the most severe economic crises in modern American history. His administration focused on stabilizing the economy, supporting employment and preventing the financial crisis from becoming even more destructive. The Obama Presidential Center highlights the effort to save the economy in 2009 alongside other defining moments, including passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010.

Peace, diplomacy and international cooperation also became important parts of Obama’s presidency and public image. His approach emphasized engagement with other nations, multilateral cooperation and diplomacy alongside America’s national security responsibilities. The Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Obama in 2009 recognized his stated efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation.

The Obama legacy also centers on hope. His 2008 campaign transformed the political landscape by mobilizing millions of voters around a message of change and civic participation. That theme remains central to the Presidential Center, where exhibits connect Obama’s story to the broader movements and generations that shaped American democracy.

Economic growth remains another important part of the Center’s mission. The Obama Foundation said the project will generate billions of dollars in economic opportunity for families and businesses on Chicago’s South Side. Obama also envisioned the Center as a catalyst for jobs, tourism, business development and community investment.

The result is a proud legacy project focused as much on the future as the past. The Obama Presidential Center brings together history, education, culture, community programs and civic engagement while encouraging visitors to participate in their communities. Its message of hope is consistent with the central theme of Obama’s public career: progress depends on people willing to work together, participate in democracy and believe that positive change remains possible.

Obama’s amazing accomplishments stand in stark contrast to the bumbling federal administration we are currently stuck with. Obama’s proud legacy gives us hope for the future, as we look forward in great anticipation to January 20, 2029, when the massive failures of the current Presidential term finally end. Hopefully the new administration will be smart enough to support EVs and renewable energy.