Sunoco LP and Sheeva.AI have partnered to enable the in-car SheevaConnect platform across Sunoco's network of more than 5,700 locations in North America, according to a press release sent to NACS. 

The SheevaConnect platform uses “patented precise geolocation technology to enable drivers to pay for fuel and access services directly via one touch of their vehicle’s infotainment screen without requiring any additional apps, QR codes or any extra hardware installed at fuel stations. The technology identifies the exact pump position and automates the authorization and payment process, creating a frictionless experience for consumers,” the company said.  

"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.” 

This expansion follows Sheeva.AI's deployment in India, where the company partnered with Stellantis to enable fueling in Citroën C3 and Basalt vehicles. The company said it continues to add new services like EV charging, car washes, and parking and tolls, and has mapped over 3 million service points around the world. 

 “We're revolutionizing the entire customer journey at these gas stations,” Klochikhin  said. Sheeva.AI works with several automotive partners and plans to have the technology implemented and available in over a million vehicles by the end of 2025. 

Also in payments, Love’s Travel Stops and AAA recently partnered for savings on fuel for AAA members through the Love’s Connect App. Love’s said AAA members who link their accounts to the Love’s Connect App can save on gasoline, auto diesel and propane purchases when they stop at Love’s.