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Connected infrastructure enables data sharing , but what happens with it ? Arcadis Transport Innovation Director Tim Strong tells us more
Digital connectivity is , these days , ubiquitous and now plays a significant role in mobility . For consumers , this enables better visibility of the road conditions ahead , delays to public transportation , or , in the era of EVs , insight into charger locations and availability .
Drivers are at the heart of connected infrastructure , which is integral in moving the world forward sustainably and economically . But the level of data shared today is leveraged in the corporate environment as well .
“OVER-THE- AIR SOFTWARE UPDATES FOR CHARGE POINTS MEANS CPOS CAN IMPROVE SYSTEMS MORE QUICKLY AND CHEAPLY THAN REQUIRING SITE VISITS ”
TIM STRONG TRANSPORT INNOVATION DIRECTOR , ARCADIS
The data revolution enables businesses to acquire more data on consumer patterns , trends , and individualise them to uncover their specific needs . With connected infrastructure , this level of insight extends to mobility and how drivers move and interact with their vehicles .
To paint a real picture of the current use of connected data , we turn to an expert in the field of digitised mobility , Tim Strong , Transport Innovation Director at Arcadis . Strong shares a holistic view of connectedvEV infrastructure and this integrates into the e-mobility landscape .
Starting with connected data , Strong explains how data and insights enable businesses to maintain their hardware , but also how consumers can leverage this to optimise their EV usage .
“ Over-the-air software updates for charge points means CPOs can improve systems more quickly and cheaply than requiring site visits , delivering better customer experience ,” says Strong .
“ Zapmap ’ s app maps the majority of public charge points and states that is shows live availability for about 70 % of them . This helps drivers plan their routes and stops . Zapmap uses crowdsourced data as one of its sources .
“ Apps – for example , Pod Point – enable charging at public charge points without the need for cards or key fobs .”
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