Techwards Implements Orko’s Smart EV Registration and Charging Management Platform
Orko aimed to streamline electric vehicle (EV) charging through a smart platform connecting EVs, charging stations, and central servers. The platform sought to track charging details, notify users of charging inefficiencies, and enable route optimization for EV drivers. Techwards partnered with Orko to design and implement this robust ecosystem, overcoming unique challenges in protocol implementation and testing without physical infrastructure.
Problem Statement
Orko faced several challenges in developing its EV charging management platform. The integration of EVs with charging stations and servers required a deep understanding of the Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP). Limited access to physical charging stations added complexity to testing the solution. Additionally, the platform needed features such as tracking charging efficiency, sending notifications for idle connections, and providing real-time fleet management with route optimization to locate free charging stations.
Solutions
Techwards implemented a suite of innovative solutions to address Orko’s challenges:
- Protocol Integration: Researched and implemented the OCPP protocol to facilitate seamless communication between EVs, charging stations, and the central server.
- Fleet Management Features: Developed functionalities for route optimization and appointment-based charging, allowing EV drivers to identify available charging stations nearest to them.
- Testing Strategy: Utilized simulators to test protocol communication and system functionality in the absence of physical chargers, followed by rigorous testing with real chargers.
- Dynamic Notifications: Enabled charging stations to send real-time notifications to the server for idle connections or operational issues.
- Infrastructure Development: Built a scalable backend to handle high-volume data processing and efficient communication between components.
Outcome
Techwards successfully delivered a scalable and intelligent EV charging management platform for Orko. Key outcomes included:
- Seamless integration of EVs, charging stations, and servers using the OCPP protocol.
- Enhanced EV driver experience through real-time notifications and route optimization features.
- Reliable testing pipeline established through simulators and live chargers.
- Scalable backend infrastructure capable of managing large-scale fleet operations and data processing.
