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Olga Haygood is the CEO of S44 Energy, a software company that solves the real-world problems behind EV charging infrastructure. Her team created a widely adopted open-source project, now hosted by the Linux Foundation, as well as the industry’s first Open-as-a-Service charge station management software. She is deeply engaged in advancing democratization and standardization across the industry. In this Q&A, Olga explains what’s holding the EV industry back and what it will take to future-proof public charging networks worldwide.

To help usher in this next era, we’re introducing a new platform purpose-built for charge point operators: TopazEV — a Charge Station Management System (CSMS) designed to unlock growth, flexibility, and long-term profitability.

S44 Energy announces Olga Haygood as CEO to accelerate the company’s leadership in EV charging software. With a focus on Open-as-a-Service (OaaS) innovation, Haygood will guide the launch of scalable, open-source-based solutions for Charge Point Operators (CPOs) and fleets seeking cost-effective, future-ready infrastructure.

CitrineOS, the open-source CSMS developed by S44 Energy and adopted by LF Energy, has released version 1.6.0 with expanded support for OCPP 1.6—enabling broader compatibility with legacy EV chargers. The update includes a redesigned operator UI, support for both OCPP 1.6 and 2.0.1, and key technical enhancements like GraphQL integration and S3-compatible storage. This milestone makes CitrineOS even more flexible and future-ready for EV charging networks. LFE and S44 Energy hosted a public webinar previewing the new features.

MAHWAH, NJ — JANUARY 28, 2024 – S44 Energy, the developer behind CitrineOS, an open-source Charge Station Management System (CSMS) and a Linux Foundation Energy project, proudly announces that CitrineOS has achieved OCPP 2.0.1 Core & Advanced Security certification from the Open Charge Alliance.

As 2024 comes to a close, S44 Energy reflects on an incredible year of growth, innovation, and milestones for CitrineOS, our open-source Charge Station Management System (CSMS). From expanding our capabilities to helping clients transition away from restrictive SaaS solutions, we’ve made significant strides in empowering the EV charging industry. In this blog, discover how CitrineOS is driving the future of EV charging, offering both open-source and custom solutions to build scalable, future-proof infrastructure for Charge Point Operators worldwide.

As the U.S. navigates a new phase of its electrification journey, potential shifts in policy under a Trump presidency could bring both uncertainty and opportunity to the EV industry. While recent years under the Biden administration propelled growth through initiatives like the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) funding, the future of public support remains unclear. In this environment, how can Charge Point Operators (CPOs) and new market entrants continue to thrive and drive innovation? In our latest blog, we explore why open-source EV charging platforms, such as CitrineOS by S44 Energy, offer a powerful path forward. Discover how these adaptable, cost-effective solutions can empower the private sector to remain competitive, sustain profitability, and meet evolving industry standards, even in the face of policy changes. Read more to learn why embracing open-source technology is crucial for the next chapter of electrification.

SAN FRANCISCO — JULY 16, 2024 — LF Energy, the open source foundation focused on harnessing the power of collaborative software and hardware technologies to accelerate the energy transition, announces the release of LF Energy CitrineOS 1.3.0. This new release marks a significant advancement in CitineOS’ implementation of an Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) 2.0.1 compliant Charging Station Management System (CSMS). S44 Energy, a global leader in EV charging solutions, lead contributions to the latest version as part of an open source community developing CitrineOS. This underscores S44 Energy’s commitment to driving innovation and scalability within the electric vehicle charging industry.

S44 Energy, a leader in revolutionizing global EV charging experiences, announces its membership in the Open Charge Alliance (OCA). The OCA is dedicated to advancing global development, adoption, and compliance of communication protocols within the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure through collaboration, education, testing, and certification.

Ever been on a long road trip with your electric vehicle and finally found an available charging station, only to realize your charging network card isn’t accepted? You try your credit card, but the hardware’s too finicky. You call customer service, and they suggest downloading an app and registering. At this point, all you want is a simple way to charge your car without jumping through hoops, the way it used to be at the gas pump! Enter Scan-N-Charge, a seamless solution designed to make EV charging as simple as scanning a QR code. This innovative project, developed by our team at S44, exemplifies the kind of user-friendly, tech-forward solutions we specialize in.

The shift to electric power is revolutionizing the transportation industry, especially for long-haul trucks. Four key stakeholders—governments, truck manufacturers, charger manufacturers, and CSMS companies—have significant interests in electrification. The U.S. government's (Transition to Zero-Emission Heavy-duty Vehicles) and the EU's (AFIR) initiatives demonstrate government support, addressing key challenges like charging infrastructure, costs, grid impact, and en-route charging.

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