ChrisCarde

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   by ChrisCarde 5y ago

   More or less. We expect our users to charge at a relatively small number of chargers (you might have, say, 10 shared chargers in some buildings), and likewise for chargers to see a relative small number of users over their lifetime. Hope yo
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   by ChrisCarde 5y ago

   We agree. :) So far, only Tesla really supports this at scale (and unfortunately it's proprietary so we can't really use it). However, the coming wave of EVs will finally support ISO15118, which is a global standard that brings
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   by ChrisCarde 5y ago

   Replacing the RFID card is just one (small) benefit of our approach. The bigger ones are: 1. Eliminating the internet connection lowers both installation cost and setup complexity for the charger. The RFID card doesn't save you from ha
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   by ChrisCarde 5y ago

   Exactly. This is something we can do because we operate semi-private (as opposed to public) infrastructure, and over its lifetime each charger will see a (relatively) small number of users.
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   by ChrisCarde 5y ago

   Will certainly drop you a line! Thanks for reaching out!
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   by ChrisCarde 5y ago

   We aren't able to fix every wiring or capacity issue in every building, but we have a neat combination of low-power hardware options and load management. The net effect is that often our infrastructure will work where other options str
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   by ChrisCarde 5y ago

   Exactly the problem we want to solve!
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   by ChrisCarde 5y ago

   Thanks! :) We're really excited about how our token system results in a nearly "plug and play" charger -- just add power! We have two models: In a few markets, we operate a "full service" model where we're invi
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   by ChrisCarde 5y ago

   This is Chris and Robert from HeyCharge ( https://heycharge.io/ ). We're developing low-cost EV charging for indoor environments like underground parking garages. Current indoor EV chargers are expensive to buy, install,