Yes; just as we can integrate bus schedules into Adibus Live, we can also integrate routes from logistics companies into ChargePlan. This ensures that the vehicles are always charged to the desired State of Charge (SOC) level in relation to the scheduled departure times.
This is agreed upon individually, but many have settlements on a bi-annually or annual basis.
In Denmark, Energinet—and Nord Pool for the rest of Europe—publish electricity prices daily at 1:00 PM for the upcoming 24-hour period, broken down into 15-minute intervals. Using this data, ChargePlan connects to the customer's chargers and takes control of the charging process. This allows us to schedule charging for the cheapest time within that 24-hour window—while, of course, prioritizing the vehicle's desired departure time and everything else.
Immediately after the vehicle is connected to the charging station, ChargePlan performs a maximum-rate charge for a few seconds; this allows us to determine the vehicle's charging capacity and charging time that vary, for instance, with temperature. Based on this data, ChargePlan can schedule the duration of the charging time.
ChargePlan features a built-in proactive alarm system that triggers an SMS or email to the customer's designated contact person—regardless of whether the cause is a malfunction in the vehicle or charging station, or a brief power grid interruption.
This is certainly feasible; it requires the installation of a small telematics unit in the vehicle that continuously collects and reports the battery charge level and estimated range. Most electric trucks have built-in dashboarddisplays showing total range, instantaneous power consumption at current speed, and information on whether the destination can be reached without charging, based on the battery's state of charge (SOC).
No, the customer decides entirely for themselves what percentage to charge to. This can be adjusted based on driving routes to optimize battery lifespan.