by richard.albrecht@ralconcept.com | Feb 25, 2025 | Charging access, Charging station, CPO, CSO, EV charging, Payment, Payment Terminal, Uncategorized
While using a credit card at a gas station has long been the standard for fuel purchases, the same has not been true for electric vehicle (EV) charging. This is mainly due to the decentralized nature of EV charging networks and the high costs associated with payment...
by richard.albrecht@ralconcept.com | Jan 12, 2025 | API, Charging access, Charging station, Company development, CPO, CSO, EMP, Energy management, eRoaming, Payment, Pricing, Saascharge Partner
At Saascharge, we believe that collaboration and knowledge sharing are the keys to thriving in the fast-paced EV charging industry. Staying informed is critical with new protocols (e.g., OCPP 2.0, ISO 15118, AI energy load prediction…), market entrants, and...
by richard.albrecht@ralconcept.com | May 5, 2024 | Charging access, Charging station, CPO, CSO, EMP, eRoaming, EV charging, Plug & Charge, Uncategorized
What is the right EV charging Access method for you? There are multiple ways to charge an electric vehicle, but unless you’re using a charger in your home garage, you’ll need an access control method to initiate a charging transaction. They are known as...
by richard.albrecht@ralconcept.com | Aug 13, 2023 | API, Charging station, Company development, CPO, CSO, Electric vehicle, EMP, Energy management, eRoaming, EV charging, OCPI, Payment, Pricing, Uncategorized
All customers providing commercial EV charging services utilize a platform known as the back office. This platform serves as the central hub for operating charging stations, handling tasks such as support, authorization, billing, and energy management. The majority of...
by richard.albrecht@ralconcept.com | Sep 2, 2022 | Charging station, CPO, Electric vehicle, Energy management, eRoaming, EV charging, Uncategorized
The electrification of medium-duty transport fleets or let’s say Delivery Vans is growing fast! Driving range, efficiency and costs of these EVs are ideal for retailers. Amazon recently ordered 100,000 from Rivian and Walmart 4,500 from Canoo but how does it work for...
by richard.albrecht@ralconcept.com | Feb 25, 2022 | Charging station, CPO, CSO, Electric vehicle, EMP, eRoaming, EV charging, OCPI, Uncategorized
Customers Re-fueling their car after shopping has become an after-sales standard which is why many retailers operate gas stations. However, with the growth of electric vehicles, they have to think differently! EV charging is more than just a “potential full tank”...