Maintain processes with departure-optimized e-bus charging planning

Bring e-mobility to your depot without changing all your established processes! The new tool “Charger Based Planning” allows you to set departure times directly at the charging stations instead of at vehicles. This makes your e-bus charging planning more flexible and efficient.

Here’s how Charger Based Planning works

• Set departure times per charging station
  You can set departure times directly for the charging stations instead for each vehicle individually. This means that no matter which e-bus is connected to the charging station, it will be charged according to the set departure time. This provides a flexible solution for charging different buses as needed.

• Create new, special charging plans
  You can set rules for when each charging station should be used. For example, a specific charging station can be set to charge up to 80% daily from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This rule will then apply to all e-buses connected to that station. This makes charging processes more efficient and tailored to the needs of your operation.

• Overview in the MOBILEcharge charging plan monitor
  The planned rules are displayed clearly in the charging plan monitor. This allows you to always keep track of which charging times have been set and how the e-buses are charged accordingly. A transparent overview supports smooth and traceable charging planning.

Many advantages and a simplified workflow

• Enhanced planning capabilities
  Charger Based Planning offers a new way to plan your fleet. This flexibility allows you to tailor your planning to the workflows and needs of your business.

• Departure-optimized dispatching
  The required e-buses are always sufficiently charged by the departure time and are not blocked by other vehicles, regardless of which charging station they were parked at the night before. This ensures reliable and timely departures for the e-buses. In addition, bus drivers have the option of parking the bus at a free charging station in the evening without having to make prior arrangements.

• Efficient use of charging infrastructure
  This feature is particularly beneficial for operations with recurring combinations of buses and charging stations. Planning only needs to be done once, and the recurring charging processes are implemented automatically, significantly increasing efficiency.

• Time savings
  Automation saves dispatchers and depot managers time by eliminating the need to create new loading schedules. This reduces administrative overhead and frees up time for other important tasks.

• Flexibility for transport companies
  For many transportation companies, it is complex to determine in advance which bus will depart at what time. With Charger Based Planning, you can simply park e-buses and the charging station will ensure that the bus is charged by the required departure time. This provides a flexible and simple solution for dynamic planning.

Charging planning according to your needs

With Charger Based Planning, CarMedialab offers more precise, individualized, and automated planning, specifically tailored to the needs of transport companies, dispatchers, and depot managers. Learn more about the benefits of this long-requested, innovative feature and how it can improve your e-bus charging planning.

Feel free to contact us for more information and stay tuned for more updates on CarMedialab’s charge management!