EV Magazine September 2024 | Page 76

FLEET MANAGEMENT
ensure they operate reliably , whether in the Nordic regions ’ cold climates or the desert areas ’ heat and dust .
In addition to developing durable products , ChargePoint has undertaken several industry-leading initiatives to enhance station monitoring , maintenance and reporting . The company ’ s multimillion dollar investments in these areas are expected to deliver network reliability of almost 100 % once fully implemented . A vital component of this effort is the Network Operations Center ( NOC ), which serves as a data hub for proactive monitoring . The NOC utilises AI to predict potential station issues before they occur , ensuring high reliability across the network .
OVERCOMING CHALLENGES IN SCALING EV INFRASTRUCTURE
Scaling EV charging infrastructure certainly has its challenges . Joe acknowledges that the industry faces several hurdles , but emphasises that ChargePoint ’ s role is to help customers overcome these challenges to benefit their unique businesses . One significant challenge is the high capital expenditure necessary for infrastructure development , which often deters potential investors .
ChargePoint has introduced its innovative ChargePoint as a Service ( CPaaS ) model to tackle the challenge of high upfront costs in EV infrastructure . Joe explains that CPaaS is a subscription-based
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