Dec 6, 2022The Importance of Yard Management for Electric VehiclesMany fleet managers are currently facing the challenge of transitioning from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs). The transition is made all the more complicated by the fact that a whole new infrastructure needs to be set up and charging systems and schedules implemented. Therefore, fleet managers…Electric Bus Charging5 min readElectric Bus Charging5 min read
Dec 6, 2022How to Monitor EV Charge PointsInstalling new charge points is a complicated business. Typically, you need a well-defined process to select the charging speed, identify charge point brands, apply for federal incentives, and apply for utility permits. Charging point operators often forget that operating and maintaining (O&M) EV charge points are at least equally important…Electric Vehicle Chargers7 min readElectric Vehicle Chargers7 min read
Oct 26, 2022How to Implement Demand Response Programs with OpenADRIf you’re a fleet manager of a fleet that includes electric vehicles (EVs), then there’s a good chance that you’ve heard of demand response programs. In a nutshell, demand response is a system that grid operators use to ease pressure on the electricity grid during peak times. In this article…Electric Vehicles3 min readElectric Vehicles3 min read
Oct 26, 2022What is OCPP, and how do you use it for EV charging?OCPP is used to connect charge points to charging software. The Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) was developed by pioneers in the charge point industry to allow seamless interoperability between charge point vendors and charging software providers. As it stands today, over 70% of all charge points use OCPP 1.6…Electric Vehicles3 min readElectric Vehicles3 min read
Oct 26, 2022How to Generate LCFS Credits from Electric Fleet ChargingIf you live in California, you have probably heard the term Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) credit for electric vehicles, as they are beneficial for businesses involved in providing fuel for transportation. In this article, we’ll explain what LCFS credits are, how they work, and how companies can benefit from…Lcfs Credits3 min readLcfs Credits3 min read
Aug 9, 2022Four Ways to Start Charging your Electric VehicleVehicle electrification is beginning to change the way we fuel our vehicles. It’s early days for electric vehicles, and many of us have never driven one or are just getting started. So how does electric vehicle (EV) charging work? The first thing to note is that if the charge point…Electric Vehicles6 min readElectric Vehicles6 min read
Jun 16, 2022What is a Charging Management Software for Electric Vehicles?Electric Vehicles (EVs) are becoming more and more popular around the world. More than 200,000 electric vehicles were sold in the USA in the first quarter of 2022. All these EVs on the road mean that more and more charging stations are needed. If you operate an EV charging site…Electric Vehicles6 min readElectric Vehicles6 min read
Apr 20, 2022What is Smart Charging for Electric Vehicles?Electric vehicles are becoming more and more commonplace. Governments around the world are encouraging the transition from internal combustion engine vehicles to EVs with incentives and initiatives. The extra demand for energy faced by the electricity grid to charge EVs is a challenge that needs addressing. …Energy7 min readEnergy7 min read
Apr 8, 2022Overcoming EV charging challenges with dynamic load management and OCPPThere is a growing pressure on charging infrastructure as the number of electric vehicles on the road increases. Obviously, more EVs mean a greater need for chargers. For this reason, load management is a hot topic right now in the EV charging industry. Commercial or multi-residential buildings are installing more and…Electric Vehicles6 min readElectric Vehicles6 min read
Mar 11, 2022What is phase balancing in OCPP Smart Charging?AC chargers are commonly used to charge up electric vehicles, both at home and public locations. However, there isn’t just one type of power produced by an AC charger. You may have heard discussions going on about the benefits and drawbacks of 1-phase or 3-phase AC charger settings. For example…Electric Vehicles5 min readElectric Vehicles5 min read
