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Why Open-Source EV Charging Matters in Policy Changes

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.
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Why Open-Source EV Charging Matters in Policy Changes

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.
Press
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LF Energy CitrineOS 1.3.0 Revolutionizes EV Charging Management with Enhanced Features and Open Source Innovation

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.
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S44 Energy Joins Open Charge Alliance, Shares Mission and Focus on Advancing EV Charging Standards

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.
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Revolutionizing EV Charging with Scan-N-Charge

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.
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Transforming Electric Heavy-Duty Trucking with Open Source

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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Revolutionizing the Car Dealership Experience with Customer Insights

Imagine fully understanding your customers before they even set foot in your showroom. Picture knowing exactly which models and features they're interested in, so you’ll have the perfect vehicle ready for a test drive the moment they walk through your doors. Sounds like the distant future? Not with AutoIntel Customer Insights – the game-changing analytics tool transforming the car dealership experience.
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Is Proprietary EV Charging Software Throttling EV Adoption?

EV adoption at scale is highly reliant on government-funded and -supported infrastructure. Consider the endless miles of gas stations that fuel America’s cities and highways today. Each gas station’s infrastructure is standard and can be operated by any gas company. If British Petroleum moves out, ExxonMobil can take over, never leaving drivers without access to gas. This is because the U.S. government recognizes gas stations as critical infrastructure.
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3
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Three EV Charging Trends for 2024

As more drivers embrace electric vehicles (EVs), innovative car and charging solutions are hitting the streets. Manufacturers, distributors and drivers all have something to gain, whether it’s from new technology, improved compatibility or the adoption of industry-wide standards. Let's take a look at the EV charging and driving trends that will take hold in 2024 and beyond.
Insights
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Webinar Follow Up: How Open-Source Software is Revolutionizing EV Charging

In our first webinar, we discussed how CitrineOS can help to upgrade EV charging networks to the OCPP 2.0.1 standard. In our newest blog post, Thana Paris, our Director of Open Source Program, answers your most asked questions in detail.
Press
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Understanding the Tech Tipping Point for Emerging Markets

Thana Paris discusses how standards, accessibility, and user-centric focus shape the path to seamless innovation in this article on Spiceworks.
Press
2
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S44 2024 Prediction: EV Chargers Will Be Powered by Open Source

Thana Paris joins industry experts who share predictions for 2024. Read her thoughts on the future of EV charging in the 16th annual VMblog.com series.
Press
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Charging Networks Must Evolve With The Vehicles of Tomorrow

Julian Offermann argues that open standards will expedite a new EV charging network and meet consumer demands for widespread coverage
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2
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How Developers Can Use Charging Protocols to Improve EV Adoption

For many EV charging station networks, the transition to the modern and new OCPP 2.0.1 standard is a real challenge. In this article, Thana Paris shows how software developers can best overcome these challenges with open source software.
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What Is OCPP and Why Does it Matter to Fleets?

OCPP is a protocol that outlines the requirements for standardized EV charger management software, but it’s up to users to implement it.
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The Complete Guide to OCPP 2.0.1

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.
Press
1
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The Open Source Energy Infrastructure Stack Strengthens

Adrian Bridgwater, Technology Editor for ERP Today, writes about CitrineOS and other open source projects joining Linux Foundation Energy.
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1
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LF Energy Adds Five New Open Source Technical Projects

The LF Energy Technical Advisory Council has accepted five new projects into LF Energy, including CitrineOS, the open source EV charger management solution created by S44.
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Linux Foundation Energy Adds Five New Open Source Projects

North American Clean Energy writes about LF Energy expanding its infrastructure tech stack for EV charging, battery storage, grid resilience and more.
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AltEnergyMag Covers CitrineOS Joining Linux Foundation Energy

2023 saw nine new members and nine new projects join LF Energy, while contributor strength grew by 30% and lines of code hosted by 22%, demonstrating growing support for open source solutions for power systems.
Press
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Gulf Oil & Gas: Linux Foundation Energy Adds Five New Open Source Projects

LF Energy, the open source foundation focused on harnessing the power of collaborative software and hardware technologies to decarbonize our energy systems, announced that they have accepted five new open source technical projects, including CitrineOS.
Insights
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Upgrading Your Software as a Charge Point Operator

It’s been less than 15 years since the first public chargers for electric vehicles (EVs) were installed in the United States. In that time, the industry has seen steady growth, which is accelerating as countries around the world set goals for mass EV adoption.
Insights
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The Best EV Charging App Is One You’ll Build Yourself

There are a plethora of electric vehicle (EV) charging and management applications used by charge point operators (CPOs), original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and drivers. These apps help drivers find charging stations, see charging status and complete transactions, and let CPOs remotely control chargers, monitor uptime and more.
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ISO 15118: Why It’s So Important to the Future of EVs

From reduced emissions to lower fuel costs for drivers, electric vehicles (EVs) have the potential to create significant positive impacts on society. Today, EVs are available in a range of makes, models and prices, and have better driving range than ever before. But EV adoption still lags behind internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, which outsell EVs seven to one.
Insights
3
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CitrineOS Brings EV Charging Software to Linux Foundation Energy

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.
Insights
5
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OCPP-Compliant EV Charge Management Software

This guide reviews the Open Charge Point Protocol and its new features. We also examine software compliance issues in the context of the update.
Insights
5
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Will NEVI Accelerate EV Adoption?

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.
Press
2
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S44 launches open-source EV charging management solution

The Buzz EV News shared S44's announcement of CitrineOS, the open source software that's now available on GitHub.
Press
2
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Women in Tech: “Focus on generalizable skills, the theory and philosophy behind tech”

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.
Press
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Biden’s Electric Vehicle Charging Network Should Use Open Source

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.
Press
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Charging ahead: How Tech is Future-Proofing America’s EV Infrastructure

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.
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Are Universities & Cities’ Infrastructure Built to Support The Rise of EVs?

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.
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CitrineOS Opens EV Charging Software for the Community

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.
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S44 Launches Open Source Project CitrineOS to Accelerate EV Charge Management

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Empowering Cities: Ultimate Guide to EV Infrastructure and Custom Software Solutions

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.
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Challenges to Innovation: Custom Software's Response to eMobility Industry Pitfalls

Let’s unpack the current challenges of the eMobility Infrastructure—and how custom software solutions like those from S44 are working to solve them.
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How User Interface Design Impacts the Acceptance of eMobility Solutions

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.
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Custom Energy Management Software: Optimizing the Experience for Smart Energy

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.
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How Custom Software Improves HVAC Energy Efficiency

Let’s dive deeper into HVAC energy efficiency—and how custom software can enhance operation.
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Energy Management in Fleet Electrification: a Custom Software Perspective

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.
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Load Management: Leverage Custom Software to Reduce Energy Grid Challenges

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.
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Importance of V2G (Vehicle to Grid) in Fleet Electrification

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.
AutoIntel
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How Recommender Software Boosts Digital Customer Experience

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.
AutoIntel
5
min read

Digital Customer Experience: 6 Customer Analytics to Pay Attention To

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?
Insights
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Charging Ahead: Software Technology’s Critical Role in Fleet Electrification

Custom software makes EVs far more efficient. And with the right software solution, your entire fleet can become more productive too.
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5
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Software Development in Product Discovery: Data and Personalization

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.
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Own Your EV Ecosystem: Custom CPO Solutions

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.
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5
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Data Science Solutions to Evolve Automotive Digital Retail

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.
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S44 Joins EVRoaming Foundation, a Global Leader in Electric Charging Protocols as Newest Contributing Member

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.
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The Role of Data Science in Industry Today, and Tomorrow

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.
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Digital Experiences Will Define Customer Experience and Product Adoption

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.
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An Insider’s Perspective on Electrification of the Automotive Industry

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.
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Is the U.S. prepared for the shift to EV's? The Many Forms of Required Innovation to Get There

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...
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Growing High Performers in Tech

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....
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6
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The Future of Cloud

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...
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What’s Next in Performant Design: CSS Containment 2

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...
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2
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Adapting The Future: Transforming Mobility

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...
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3
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What’s Next in iOS Development? SwiftUI

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.
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4
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Automation Testing as Critical Tool in Software Development Life Cycle

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.
Press
2
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Sulzer US And Spektrum 44 Merger Declares Digital Experiences Will Be Key to The Future of Energy and Automotive Innovation

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.
AutoIntel
2
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Revolutionizing the Car Dealership Experience with Customer Insights

Imagine fully understanding your customers before they even set foot in your showroom. Picture knowing exactly which models and features they're interested in, so you’ll have the perfect vehicle ready for a test drive the moment they walk through your doors. Sounds like the distant future? Not with AutoIntel Customer Insights – the game-changing analytics tool transforming the car dealership experience.
AutoIntel
5
min read

How Recommender Software Boosts Digital Customer Experience

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.
AutoIntel
5
min read

Digital Customer Experience: 6 Customer Analytics to Pay Attention To

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?
AutoIntel
5
min read

Data Science Solutions to Evolve Automotive Digital Retail

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.
Press
3
min read

LF Energy CitrineOS 1.3.0 Revolutionizes EV Charging Management with Enhanced Features and Open Source Innovation

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.
Press
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S44 Energy Joins Open Charge Alliance, Shares Mission and Focus on Advancing EV Charging Standards

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.
Press
5
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Revolutionizing EV Charging with Scan-N-Charge

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.
Press
5
min read

Transforming Electric Heavy-Duty Trucking with Open Source

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.
Press
3
min read

Is Proprietary EV Charging Software Throttling EV Adoption?

EV adoption at scale is highly reliant on government-funded and -supported infrastructure. Consider the endless miles of gas stations that fuel America’s cities and highways today. Each gas station’s infrastructure is standard and can be operated by any gas company. If British Petroleum moves out, ExxonMobil can take over, never leaving drivers without access to gas. This is because the U.S. government recognizes gas stations as critical infrastructure.
Press
3
min read

Three EV Charging Trends for 2024

As more drivers embrace electric vehicles (EVs), innovative car and charging solutions are hitting the streets. Manufacturers, distributors and drivers all have something to gain, whether it’s from new technology, improved compatibility or the adoption of industry-wide standards. Let's take a look at the EV charging and driving trends that will take hold in 2024 and beyond.
Insights
5
min read

Webinar Follow Up: How Open-Source Software is Revolutionizing EV Charging

In our first webinar, we discussed how CitrineOS can help to upgrade EV charging networks to the OCPP 2.0.1 standard. In our newest blog post, Thana Paris, our Director of Open Source Program, answers your most asked questions in detail.
Press
2
min read

Understanding the Tech Tipping Point for Emerging Markets

Thana Paris discusses how standards, accessibility, and user-centric focus shape the path to seamless innovation in this article on Spiceworks.
Press
2
min read

S44 2024 Prediction: EV Chargers Will Be Powered by Open Source

Thana Paris joins industry experts who share predictions for 2024. Read her thoughts on the future of EV charging in the 16th annual VMblog.com series.
Press
2
min read

Charging Networks Must Evolve With The Vehicles of Tomorrow

Julian Offermann argues that open standards will expedite a new EV charging network and meet consumer demands for widespread coverage
Press
2
min read

How Developers Can Use Charging Protocols to Improve EV Adoption

For many EV charging station networks, the transition to the modern and new OCPP 2.0.1 standard is a real challenge. In this article, Thana Paris shows how software developers can best overcome these challenges with open source software.
Press
1
min read

What Is OCPP and Why Does it Matter to Fleets?

OCPP is a protocol that outlines the requirements for standardized EV charger management software, but it’s up to users to implement it.
Insights
10
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The Complete Guide to OCPP 2.0.1

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.
Press
1
min read

The Open Source Energy Infrastructure Stack Strengthens

Adrian Bridgwater, Technology Editor for ERP Today, writes about CitrineOS and other open source projects joining Linux Foundation Energy.
Press
1
min read

LF Energy Adds Five New Open Source Technical Projects

The LF Energy Technical Advisory Council has accepted five new projects into LF Energy, including CitrineOS, the open source EV charger management solution created by S44.
Press
1
min read

Linux Foundation Energy Adds Five New Open Source Projects

North American Clean Energy writes about LF Energy expanding its infrastructure tech stack for EV charging, battery storage, grid resilience and more.
Press
1
min read

AltEnergyMag Covers CitrineOS Joining Linux Foundation Energy

2023 saw nine new members and nine new projects join LF Energy, while contributor strength grew by 30% and lines of code hosted by 22%, demonstrating growing support for open source solutions for power systems.
Press
1
min read

Gulf Oil & Gas: Linux Foundation Energy Adds Five New Open Source Projects

LF Energy, the open source foundation focused on harnessing the power of collaborative software and hardware technologies to decarbonize our energy systems, announced that they have accepted five new open source technical projects, including CitrineOS.
Insights
4
min read

Upgrading Your Software as a Charge Point Operator

It’s been less than 15 years since the first public chargers for electric vehicles (EVs) were installed in the United States. In that time, the industry has seen steady growth, which is accelerating as countries around the world set goals for mass EV adoption.
Insights
4
min read

The Best EV Charging App Is One You’ll Build Yourself

There are a plethora of electric vehicle (EV) charging and management applications used by charge point operators (CPOs), original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and drivers. These apps help drivers find charging stations, see charging status and complete transactions, and let CPOs remotely control chargers, monitor uptime and more.
Insights
4
min read

ISO 15118: Why It’s So Important to the Future of EVs

From reduced emissions to lower fuel costs for drivers, electric vehicles (EVs) have the potential to create significant positive impacts on society. Today, EVs are available in a range of makes, models and prices, and have better driving range than ever before. But EV adoption still lags behind internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, which outsell EVs seven to one.
Insights
3
min read

CitrineOS Brings EV Charging Software to Linux Foundation Energy

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.
Insights
5
min read

OCPP-Compliant EV Charge Management Software

This guide reviews the Open Charge Point Protocol and its new features. We also examine software compliance issues in the context of the update.
Insights
5
min read

Will NEVI Accelerate EV Adoption?

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.
Press
2
min read

S44 launches open-source EV charging management solution

The Buzz EV News shared S44's announcement of CitrineOS, the open source software that's now available on GitHub.
Press
2
min read

Women in Tech: “Focus on generalizable skills, the theory and philosophy behind tech”

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.
Press
3
min read

Biden’s Electric Vehicle Charging Network Should Use Open Source

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.
Press
5
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Charging ahead: How Tech is Future-Proofing America’s EV Infrastructure

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.
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Are Universities & Cities’ Infrastructure Built to Support The Rise of EVs?

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.
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CitrineOS Opens EV Charging Software for the Community

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.
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S44 Launches Open Source Project CitrineOS to Accelerate EV Charge Management

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Empowering Cities: Ultimate Guide to EV Infrastructure and Custom Software Solutions

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.
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Challenges to Innovation: Custom Software's Response to eMobility Industry Pitfalls

Let’s unpack the current challenges of the eMobility Infrastructure—and how custom software solutions like those from S44 are working to solve them.
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How User Interface Design Impacts the Acceptance of eMobility Solutions

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.
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Custom Energy Management Software: Optimizing the Experience for Smart Energy

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.
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How Custom Software Improves HVAC Energy Efficiency

Let’s dive deeper into HVAC energy efficiency—and how custom software can enhance operation.
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Energy Management in Fleet Electrification: a Custom Software Perspective

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.
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Load Management: Leverage Custom Software to Reduce Energy Grid Challenges

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.
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Importance of V2G (Vehicle to Grid) in Fleet Electrification

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.
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Charging Ahead: Software Technology’s Critical Role in Fleet Electrification

Custom software makes EVs far more efficient. And with the right software solution, your entire fleet can become more productive too.
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Software Development in Product Discovery: Data and Personalization

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.
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Own Your EV Ecosystem: Custom CPO Solutions

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.
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S44 Joins EVRoaming Foundation, a Global Leader in Electric Charging Protocols as Newest Contributing Member

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.
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An Insider’s Perspective on Electrification of the Automotive Industry

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.
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Is the U.S. prepared for the shift to EV's? The Many Forms of Required Innovation to Get There

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...
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The Future of Cloud

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...
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What’s Next in Performant Design: CSS Containment 2

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...
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Adapting The Future: Transforming Mobility

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...
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What’s Next in iOS Development? SwiftUI

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.

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