Flash’s integrated in-vehicle parking technology enables drivers to seamlessly find and purchase parking directly from their vehicle’s dashboard. By combining advanced parking hardware and software, Flash supports convenient “windows-up” parking and EV charging, allowing for fully digital payment. This reduces congestion at traditional pay stations and enhances the overall driver experience.
"Flash has worked with Smart Parking Lab since 2023. It provides real-world structure where we can deploy and test equipment. Flash is bringing together EV charging and Parking into a unified, reservable experience and we need to test both hardware and software.”
Chris Phenner
Vice President of Business Development, Flash
Flash delivers advanced parking hardware and software that enable seamless “windows-up” parking and EV charging experiences. With technology deployed at over 16,000 locations across North America, Flash is transforming how drivers enter, park, and exit—by automating the entire experience from within the vehicle.
Flash also operates ParkWhiz, a leading consumer-facing mobile app with over 13 years in market. Notably, more than 70% of ParkWhiz users book their parking within two hours of their session, underscoring the app’s role in enabling real-time, on-demand mobility.
What they're doing at the lab
Flash’s “windows-up” parking technology, deployed at the Detroit Smart Parking Lab (DSPL), enables seamless entry and exit, significantly reducing congestion commonly caused by queues at traditional ticketing stations. Additionally, Flash’s in-vehicle parking solution—currently being tested and demonstrated within the Detroit automotive ecosystem at the DSPL—allows drivers to search for and purchase parking directly from their vehicle dashboard, addressing parking challenges in rapidly growing urban centers.