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ChrisCarde

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    Comment #28171553

    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…

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    Comment #28171524

    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 I…

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    Comment #28168993

    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 …

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    Comment #28168916

    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 …

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    Comment #28162277

    Will certainly drop you a line! Thanks for reaching out!

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    Comment #28162267

    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 oft…

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    Comment #28159270

    Exactly the problem we want to solve!

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    Comment #28157538

    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 s…

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    Comment #28156463

    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…