The world of consumer vehicles has gone mad for EVs. For years, the waves of change have been drawing the electric revolution inexorably closer. Electrifying commercial fleets, however, is a little different from trading in the family SUV for a VW ID.4. Fleet vehicles have schedules and require maintenance that's more consistent and often more expensive than home vehicles. They also need new infrastructure: charging stations and a backend operating system. They suffer greatly from an unforeseen charger or vehicle downtime. Thankfully, there are solutions to these problems! Operating Costs The first worry when electrifying a commercial fleet is how much the transition will cost. EVs are more expensive, right? And that's without thinking about the cost of installing on-site infrastructure. Those numbers add up! While there’s no single solution, two points deserve consideration. Total Cost of Ownership EVs cost more upfront. No way around it. However, the story doesn't end there. PG&E has

While EV charging is an important source of revenue for certain businesses, for others it’s a perk offered to drivers on their way through. Access Codes give businesses a way to offer controlled access to complimentary charging on-site in a way that feels comfortable and familiar to business owners and customers alike. In the same way that a hotel or restaurant might give out a Wi-Fi access password, establishments can offer EV drivers free Access Codes for their EV charging stations. Noodoe EV OS streamlines the whole process with the Access Code, available through the Noodoe EV OS Microservices Library. What is the Noodoe Microservices Libary? Noodoe’s management platform, Noodoe EV OS, can seamlessly integrate microservices from the Noodoe Microservices Library. Access to the library can be added to any Noodoe EV OS subscription and give the host access to a broad range of powerful, flexible solutions that optimize EV charger management.

New generation electrified vehicles continue to hit the market, and EVs are now part of our daily lives. So, the demand for fast charging solutions continues to increase. While not every location needs a DC fast charging station (or can afford the price tag), you can still take advantage of high-powered AC charging stations to attract customers to your business.  Charging speeds: What do they really mean? Every car charges a little differently. Battery capacity, like fuel tank size, is only one part of the charging speed equation. It’s an important part, but there are other factors to consider. For example, direct current (DC) charging is faster than alternating current (AC) charging. The current is able to bypass the vehicle's regulator and deliver the charge directly to the battery. The charging station’s amperage also limits the amount of power it can deliver. Also, a standard AC charging station might be able to

For many businesses, EV chargers represent an untapped opportunity for marketing. Charging stations can be an excellent draw, encouraging EV drivers to choose one business over another. Savvy business owners and operators can also use them to differentiate themselves and help their stations turn a profit. Shopping centers have long used discount codes to encourage customer loyalty and incentivize shopping habits. Now, Noodoe offers the same convenience and incentive in an easy-to-use microservice, part of the Noodoe Microservices Library, available to charging station managers using Noodoe EV OS.  What is the Noodoe Microservices Libary? Noodoe’s management platform, Noodoe EV OS, can seamlessly integrate microservices from the Noodoe Microservices Library. Access to the library can be added to any Noodoe EV OS subscription and give the host access to a broad range of powerful, flexible solutions that optimize EV charger management. Noodoe’s Discount Codes give EV charger managers the ability to turn their