NJ-based S44 launches open-source project to accelerate EV charging buildout.

Byline: Matthew Fazelpoor

Montvale-based S44 announced Oct. 18 the launch of a first-of-its-kind open-source project CitrineOS that is aimed to rapidly accelerate the buildout of the nationwide electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.

S44, a leader in EV charging software, said that the project will deliver critical back-end software required to ensure EV charge management compliance with Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) 2.0.1 and National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) standards. The company notes that the software is based on real-world EV charging use cases and the need to improve reliability enabling widespread interoperability between charging equipment, vehicles and networks.

The announcement comes as the buzz around transitioning to EVs as well as government incentives for reaching certain milestones grows, but the process continues to be plagued by a lack of charging capacity as well as an unreliable and inconsistent charging experiences for consumers.

Company leaders say that the CitrineOS which is available now on GitHub can be used by everyone, from enthusiasts to the largest global charge point operators, fleet managers and car manufacturers, in a number of ways. That includes to: provision new charging equipment; complete charging transactions; remotely control charging equipment; monitor charger equipment uptime, power levels and degradation; and manage energy consumption and throughput.

The software also enables industry-wide...