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Recording of Wednesday, June 19, 2024 | The smarter E Europe 2024 | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 7:37 .

Industry Experts Share Insights on Electric Vehicle Interoperability and Standardization at CharIN Academy Panel

The discussion and panel are centered around the significant question of interoperability in the electric mobility sector. Christoph Stürmer, a director at Charin Academy, introduces CharIN , an industry association dedicated to ensuring effective charging solutions for electric vehicles (EVs). Founded in 2015 with a focus on combined charging systems (CCS), CharIN has grown to over 300 global members encompassing vehicle manufacturers, infrastructure providers, suppliers of EV components, IT companies focusing on electromobility services and cybersecurity, and entities involved in testing and certification. A key challenge discussed is solving the M-to-N compatibility problem where multiple types of EVs must interact seamlessly with numerous charging appliances. With potentially millions of combinations to test physically being impractical, creating common standards or norms becomes essential. Adhering to these standards through standardization and verification processes ensures reliable interoperability across different systems. Stürmer introduces a lineup of experts who will provide insights into various aspects: Lukas Schriewer from P3 Group discusses general interoperability; Sebastian Lahmann represents Germany's national coordination office for charging infrastructure; Jayson Dong from ChargePoint addresses regulatory complexities; while Beat Kreuter from DEKRA delves into verification and certification challenges.

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Christoph Stürmer
CEO CharIN Academy
CharIN
Germany

This interactive session looks at the crucial role of common standards for the development, introduction and scaling of the e-mobility ecosystem. Universal interoperability of electric vehicles, electric charging infrastructure and associated digital services need common standards based on rigid conformance testing and certification. Agreeing on common standards for physical, electric and electronic interfaces is in everyone's interest and will promote efficient product development and series production. Recognized certifications will create a market-pull and commercial incentive for common standards.

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Sebastian Lahmann
Team Lead Implementing
National Center for Charging Infrastructure / NOW GmbH
Germany

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Jayson Dong
Senior Manager, Public Policy - EU, Spain, & Italy
ChargePoint

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Lukas Schriewer
Principal Charging & Energy
P3 Group GmbH
Germany

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Beat Kreuter
Vice President
DEKRA SE

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