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OCPP standards have taken a step forward with the arrival of OCPP 2.0.1. This guide explains the standard, its features, and implementation requirements.

CitrineOS is now an LF Energy project and offers a community-tested and reliable open source software for EV charger management. This drives forward adoption of the OCPP 2.0.1 protocol, resulting in more reliable charging networks worldwide. When implemented, it will broaden access to and utilization of EV charging networks while making them more secure, intelligent and manageable. The addition of CitrineOS further strengthens LF Energy’s overall tech stack and provides additional open source resources for energy stakeholders looking to transition to renewables.

This guide reviews the Open Charge Point Protocol and its new features. We also examine software compliance issues in the context of the update.

NEVI can help address one of the major barriers to automotive electrification & widespread EV adoption: a lack of a uniform EV charging infrastructure. The NEVI Formula Program is now the government’s signature funding package to meet these ambitious EV infrastructure development goals. This guide to eMobility development explores the NEVI program, its potential impacts, and technical details related to compliance.

The Buzz EV News shared S44's announcement of CitrineOS, the open source software that's now available on GitHub.

devmio spotlights the achievements of women in the tech industry by highlighting inspirational women from around the world and giving them a chance to introduce themselves, share their stories, and help advise other aspiring women in the field. They recently spoke to Thana Paris, director of open source program at S44.

The Biden administration's substantial investments in upgrading the U.S. electric grid and EV charging infrastructure are crucial for the nation's shift towards electric vehicles. However, a significant hurdle remains: outdated software in EV charging systems. Julian Offermann, CEO of S44, highlights the urgency in modernizing this software to meet government standards and secure funding.

With significant federal investments totaling $13.5 billion directed towards upgrading both the U.S. electric grid and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, the nation's transition to electric vehicles faces a critical bottleneck: outdated software. Julian Offermann, CEO of S44, underscores the urgency in updating this software to meet strict government mandates, crucial for the ambitious goal of 50 percent EV car sales by 2030.

EV adoption is on the rise. We look at the importance of a solid EV infrastructure in cities and universities to achieve a low-emission global economy.

Meet CitrineOS, the only open source EV charge management software that’s OCPP 2.0.1 and NEVI compliant. Created by S44, the leader in EV charging software.

As consumers have developed a greater awareness of the harms of fossil fuels, they’ve flocked to electric vehicles. In response, other automotive suppliers have released their own electric products that need custom software to make sensible connections to improve the grids we all share.

Let’s unpack the current challenges of the eMobility Infrastructure—and how custom software solutions like those from S44 are working to solve them.

Optimizing user interface (UI) design is pivotal in driving eMobility acceptance. Well-crafted UIs simplify EV operation, making them more accessible to the average driver. S44 leads in UI/UX design for eMobility, ensuring intuitive navigation, real-time data updates, seamless integration, and impactful visual branding for a superior user experience.

To unlock high energy efficiency, there are many techniques specific to each use case. Custom energy management software like S44’s incorporates a number of these techniques to deliver unparalleled efficiency.

Let’s dive deeper into HVAC energy efficiency—and how custom software can enhance operation.

There are a lot of complex calculations underpinning the success of today’s EVs. This is where custom software can step in to handle the challenging tasks of load management and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology.

Custom load management software is transforming how we manage electricity by responding to the destabilizing effects of electric vehicles on the grid. Leverage custom software to optimize loads and reduce the associated costs and risks.

As more fleets transition to electric vehicles (EVs), it’s important to make the best use of the growing technology. EVs have capabilities far beyond what conventional fossil fuel vehicles could do. For example, a key tool in this field is called vehicle to grid, or V2G.

An improved eCommerce experience is good not only for customers but also for vendors. Although recommender software can help you move more inventory, there are challenges in developing an effective recommender solution. By working with an integrative system like AutoIntel, you can resolve these difficulties while boosting customer engagement.

Key performance indicators are metrics that can be leveraged to refine your eCommerce recommendation system. Moreover, customers will appreciate the more personalized information, and revenues will grow accordingly. It’s a solution that benefits everyone—so why stay in the past when you can provide a better digital customer experience right now?

Custom software makes EVs far more efficient. And with the right software solution, your entire fleet can become more productive too.

Traditionally, sectors like mobility have taken a while to adapt to the changing needs of customers; getting ahead of the competition with custom software will set your business apart.

The adoption of EVs are fast on the rise. We look at the challenges ahead and EV CPO solutions that can be a game-changer for electromobility providers.

Data science unlocks insights into customer preferences and behaviors, which can in turn drive more efficient marketing and sales. When you target customers with the products they actually want, you boost the chances of a sale.

S44 joins EVRoaming Foundation as newest contributing member. With the current focus on improving existing OCPI 2.2.1 models, the community – to include S44 – will look to also define OCPI 3.0 through a focus on an improved architecture, direction for managing CDRs, data availability, and state of chargers.

From computer science, AI, and predictive analytics to statistics and machine learning, data is being collected every second and when it is converted into actionable insights, data yields recommendations and user insights, that are informing solutions of tomorrow. Looking at impact across sectors, data science is not only impacting what happens today but anticipates needs months and years into the future.

Digital experiences are instrumental in brand consideration and customer engagement. Travel, automotive and retail sectors have evolved to meet consumer demands, with other sectors to follow - most notably, the energy sector, where digital experiences are needed to support resource management and customer retention.

Automotive electromobility is changing the car industry but also energy, manufacturing, and technology sectors. Growing EV demand requires cross-sector collaboration and tech acumen to connect the dots and anticipate future demands.

Electrification is something that the automotive industry is actively working towards. It’s what many consumers want, and we need for a sustainable future. To realize this dream, there is an increased need for tech innovation and creating an ease of use that will be adaptable in the future. Being close to the topic, we know that there are three core components America needs to tackle...

COVID, remote work, and distributed models challenge companies in sustaining their culture, perks, benefits, and professional development. While there are many types of professional development, the most effective are mentoring and on the job training. So, with Zoom fatigue and lack of in-person facetime, how do we sustain our teams and continue to grow them? Let’s take a deeper look....

Public cloud has enabled countless technology start-ups and challenged established businesses to revisit their approach and accelerate their business models. In thinking ahead to what is next, businesses looking to maximize their utilization of cloud are laying the foundation and anticipating inevitable shifts in how we think about cloud and utilize it in the future...

The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) is finalizing some major upgrades to the CSS Containment specification which are poised to help frontend developers build even more performant webpages. One key upgrade is now available as part of Chrome’s latest Stable Channel milestone...

How can we support the transformation of mobility into a more sustainable and reduced emission service? Many of our sustainability initiatives over the past 8 years have taught us that this transformation requires leaders across industries, including energy, automotive and IT, as well as...

We develop both native and hybrid iOS and Android applications. Our focus lies on maximizing device capabilities and ensuring high performance for the challenges we are tackling.

We are passionate about agile custom software development and conduct functional and non-functional testing of our solutions. Automation Testing has become a valuable and reliable method that simulates desired user actions and analyzes the application to match the expected behavior.

American tech company, Sulzer US and German design studio, Spektrum 44 will operate under the new global entity, S44, as they set their sights on expanding software engineering and design services focused on electrification and mobility initiatives.