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Smart charging is about intelligently organizing and optimizing the charging process for drivers, and between vehicles and the energy grid. It starts with easy access to the charging point and includes the payment procedure, the specification of when the charging process should be completed, protective charging of the battery, and the avoidance of overload situations in the power grid. Electric charging is actually more complicated than refueling. But for customers who really want to migrate to electric vehicles, it's not just the much-cited range that's important, but also a pleasant charging experience.

The pandemic has taken a toll on the public transit industry, but the light at the end of the tunnel is coming into focus in 2021. Peter Varga, former CEO of The Rapid tells us the 3 things we can look forward to this year for ensuring the future of public transportation.

Covid-19 is a big crisis for the public transit sector, but if you think about it, we faced or are facing several different kinds of crisis under the Covid-19 umbrella. Join Suvi Schaub, ITS member from Singapore as we discuss the five challenges to conquer to ensure the future of public transit.

Two things are at top-of-mind for public transportation providers
today: Ensuring they can continue to provide an
essential service and keeping passengers and employees safe
while doing so. Social distancing is crucial to meet both of these
requirements. Speaking with INIT's head of research and development, Dirk Weisser explains how agencies can use real-time passenger counting data to ensure quality service and keep passengers informed.

The next generation ORCA system will revolutionize the Central Puget Sound’s transit experience, but what does that look like for the rider? How do you replace a legacy fare collection system with a modern, account-based and open architecture fare system designed for multiple modes of transportation, including fixed-route buses, light rail, commuter rail, streetcars, ferries and water taxis? Find out in this latest tech podcast where we talk to the engineers behind the massive project.

Implementing electric vehicles requires careful thought for range prediction, charge management, operations control and more. Before implementation, comprehensive processes, like simulation and forecasting must be planned. Two mobility experts share their best practices and lessons learned in this podcast on Electromobility.