The electrification of corporate fleets is at a critical turning point. While the technology has matured and the vehicles are available, many projects fail due to a fundamental problem: the charging infrastructure. Intelligent charging management solves this problem – and OLI Move shows how it's done.

The German economy is electrifying its vehicle fleets at a pace that seemed unimaginable just a few years ago. However, behind the success stories lies a complex reality: Many companies encounter technical and economic limits when implementing their e-mobility strategy, which cannot be overcome with conventional approaches.

The central problem does not lie with the vehicles themselves – modern electric cars and e-vans are already practical and economical. The challenge lies in the charging infrastructure and its integration into existing company processes. This is where intelligent charging management comes in and revolutionizes the way companies operate their electric fleets.

The underestimated problem of e-mobility: When electricity becomes a bottleneck

The reality in German companies

The electrification of a corporate fleet usually starts with a simple calculation: vehicle costs, electricity costs, savings on maintenance and fuel. What is often overlooked is the complex infrastructure required in the background.

A typical scenario: A medium-sized craft business with 15 service vehicles wants to switch to e-mobility. The vehicles are to be charged overnight at the company site. Sounds simple – but it isn't.

The hidden challenges:

When all 15 vehicles charge simultaneously at 11 kW, the energy demand amounts to 165 kW. In addition, there is the normal operating power for offices, workshops, and machines. Soon, the available grid capacity is exceeded.

The conventional "solution":

In such cases, network operators often suggest expanding the grid connection. The reality: months of approval procedures, investments in the range of five to six figures, and permanently higher network fees.

Why conventional charging concepts fail

The fundamental problem lies in the mindset. Conventional charging infrastructures operate under the "maximum power principle": each connected vehicle charges with the maximum available power, regardless of other factors.

The weaknesses of this approach:

• Simultaneity factor is ignored: Not all vehicles require full charging power at the same time.

• No prioritization: A vehicle needed tomorrow morning has the same priority as one that is parked for a week.

• Energy waste: Vehicles often charge beyond what is necessary.

• Network strain: Artificial load peaks stress the entire power grid.

An example from practice:

In a logistics company, 20 e-vans are parked at charging stations overnight. According to conventional logic, all would need to charge simultaneously with maximum power. The reality: 12 vehicles already have sufficient charge for the next day, 5 will remain idle until the day after tomorrow, and only 3 really need to be fully charged.

The revolution: Intelligent charging management as a paradigm shift

What intelligent charging management truly means

Intelligent charging management fundamentally rethinks energy distribution. Instead of demanding maximum power for all, it optimizes the available electricity based on actual demands.

The core principles:

Demand-oriented distribution: Each vehicle receives exactly as much energy as it needs Dynamic prioritization: Vehicles needed earlier have priority Load optimization: The available grid capacity is utilized optimally Predictive planning: The system learns usage patterns and plans accordingly

OLI Move: Intelligence meets practice

OLI Move represents the latest generation of intelligent charging management systems. Developed by OLI Systems, a pioneer in decentralized energy technologies, it addresses the fundamental issues of e-mobility with a holistic approach.

The promise of OLI Move:

"Optimized existing infrastructure without expensive grid expansions for exponentially growing energy demand."

This seemingly simple statement conceals a technological revolution. OLI Move transforms the problem of limited grid capacity into an opportunity for optimized efficiency.

The technology behind OLI Move: Innovation with a system

Two-tier architecture for maximum flexibility

OLI Move is based on a well-thought-out two-tier architecture that optimally supports both end users and facility managers.

Level 1: The OLI Move app for end users

The app is the interface between the driver and the charging infrastructure. It enables:

• Complete charging control: Management and execution of all charging processes

• Intuitive operation: Simple handling for all charging actions

• Transparency: Real-time information on charging status and costs

Level 2: The dashboard for operators

The management dashboard provides facility managers and fleet leaders comprehensive control:

• Comprehensive KPIs: Detailed overview of all key figures

• Monitoring functions: Real-time monitoring of the entire charging infrastructure

• Management tools: Contract and user management

• Scaling options: Easy expansion of locations, operations, and billing

Intelligent load distribution: The core of the innovation

The technology behind OLI Move is based on advanced algorithms for dynamic load distribution. The system takes multiple factors into account:

Vehicle-specific data:

• Current battery status

• Planned use and departure times

• Vehicle type and battery capacity

• Historical usage patterns

Infrastructure parameters:

• Available grid capacity

• Number of connected vehicles

• Electricity prices and tariff structures

• Integration of renewable energies

Operational requirements:

• Shift schedules and working hours

• Emergency and priority vehicles

• Maintenance and downtime

• Cost budgets and goals

Integration into the OLI Systems ecosystem: More than just charging management

Seamless integration for maximum efficiency

A key advantage of OLI Move lies in its integration into the comprehensive OLI Systems ecosystem. Intelligent charging management is not an isolated system but part of a holistic energy solution.

OLI Market: Next-generation energy trading

The trading system for flexibility and energy expands OLI Move into a completely new dimension. Companies can not only charge intelligently but also actively participate in the energy market:

• Demand response: Charging times are adjusted to electricity prices

• Flexibility marketing: Unused charging capacities are monetized

• Peer-to-peer trading: Direct energy exchange between companies

OLI Label and OLI Meter: Transparency and traceability

These systems integrate seamlessly and create a revolutionary system for handling, trading, and monitoring energy:

• Blockchain-based certificates of origin: Comprehensive documentation of energy sources

• Automated measurement: Precise recording of all energy flows

• ESG compliance: Automatic generation of sustainability reports

The result: An intelligent energy ecosystem

Through the integration of various OLI Systems components, an intelligent energy ecosystem is created that goes far beyond traditional approaches. Companies gain a platform that:

• Optimizes energy: Intelligent use of available resources

• Reduces costs: Through market mechanisms and efficiency increases

• Proves sustainability: With comprehensive certificates of origin

• Is future-proof: Through modular expandability

Target groups and application scenarios: Practice meets demand

SME: The backbone of the German economy

Small and medium-sized enterprises (10-500 employees) are the focus of OLI Move. This target group is particularly relevant as they have specific challenges in e-mobility.

Typical SME profiles:

Craft and production:

• High energy consumption due to production processes

• Field service fleets for service and sales

• Often own real estate with design flexibility

• Already installed or planned solar systems

Logistics and transport:

• E-fleets for cargo transport

• Large parking lots with charging infrastructure needs

• Complex route planning and shift operations

• High demands on vehicle availability

Property management:

• Management of commercial properties

• Community solutions for energy communities

• Integration of various user groups

• Long-term investment planning

Specific challenges of SMEs:

• Financial burden: High and fluctuating energy costs strain the budget

• Unused potentials: Solar yields are wasted through mini feed-in tariffs

• Operating costs: E-cars are too expensive to operate without intelligent management

• Planning uncertainty: Unpredictable energy costs complicate calculations

Enterprise: Scaling for large companies

Large companies (500+ employees) have different requirements but similar fundamental problems.

Industry focus:

Industry and manufacturing:

• High energy demand in production

• Flexibility potentials for load management

• Integration into existing energy management systems

• Sustainability goals and ESG reporting

Automotive:

• E-mobility as core business

• Building charging infrastructure for customers and employees

• Pilot projects for new technologies

• Sustainability pressure from investors

Real estate industry:

• Commercial properties with charging infrastructure

• Community solutions for mixed-use

• Integration of various tenants and user groups

• New business models through energy services

Energy and utilities:

• Digitalization of existing business models

• New services for business customers

• Integration of decentralized energy resources

• Building local energy markets

Geographical expansion: From local to global

Tier 1: DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland)

The home market forms the basis for OLI Move. Here, the regulatory framework is optimal and the demand for intelligent energy solutions is high.

Tier 2: EU expansion (Netherlands, Belgium, France)

The European expansion leverages similar regulatory frameworks and cultural proximity.

Tier 3 & 4: Global vision

Planned market entry in the USA and strategic partnerships in China and India demonstrate OLI Systems' global ambition.

The measurable benefits: Why OLI Move works

Technical superiority

Optimization of existing infrastructure:

OLI Move makes the best of what already exists. Instead of demanding costly new investments, it intelligently optimizes existing systems.

Practical example:  A company with a 200 kW grid connection can charge maybe 8 electric vehicles simultaneously without OLI Move. With intelligent charging management, 20 or more vehicles can be supplied – through optimal load distribution.

Scalability without limits:

The system grows with the requirements. New vehicles, additional locations, or changing usage patterns are automatically integrated.

Intelligent automation:

The dashboard takes on complex planning and monitoring tasks. Facility managers can focus on strategic tasks while operational control occurs automatically.

Economic advantages

Avoidance of capital costs:

By optimizing existing infrastructure, expensive grid expansions are eliminated. These savings often recoup the investment in OLI Move within the first year.

Predictable operating costs:

Intelligent charging management makes energy consumption more predictable. Companies can calculate and budget their energy costs more effectively.

Operational excellence:

The automation significantly reduces administrative effort. At the same time, the availability of the vehicle fleet improves through optimized charging planning.

Sustainability advantages

Integration of renewable energies:

OLI Move can be seamlessly integrated with photovoltaic systems and other renewable energy sources. This enables:

• Self-consumption optimization: Self-produced solar power is utilized optimally

• CO2 reduction: Direct use of green energy for e-mobility

• Grid relief: Reducing dependence on the public power grid

ESG compliance:

Automatic generation of sustainability reports and comprehensive documentation of energy sources support companies in their ESG goals.

Implementation: The path to intelligent charging infrastructure

Needs analysis and planning

Step 1: Inventory

Implementation begins with a thorough analysis of the current situation:

• Vehicle fleet: Number, types, and usage profiles of the vehicles

• Infrastructure: Existing power supply and available capacities

• Usage behavior: Driving times, idle times, and charging needs

• Goals: Cost targets, sustainability goals, and operational requirements

Step 2: System sizing

Based on the analysis, the optimal system is configured:

• Hardware selection: Suitable charging stations and control components

• Software configuration: Adjustment of algorithms to specific needs

• Integration: Connection to existing IT and energy systems

• Scaling: Planning for future growth

Technical implementation

Hardware installation:

The installation is carried out by certified technicians from OLI Systems or partner companies:

• Charging stations: Installation of the intelligent wall boxes

• Control: Setting up the central management components

• Networking: Establishment of communication infrastructure

• Testing: Comprehensive testing of all components

Software deployment:

Concurrently with the hardware, the software is implemented:

• Dashboard setup: Configuration of the management interface

• App deployment: Provision of user apps

• Integration: Connection to existing systems

• Customization: Adaptation to specific requirements

Training and change management

User training:

All involved will receive comprehensive training:

• Facility managers: Operation of the dashboard and strategic use

• IT responsible persons: Technical integration and support

• End users: App operation and best practices

• Management: Reporting and strategic evaluations

Change management:

The introduction of new processes is actively supported:

• Communication: Transparent information about benefits and changes

• Support: Continuous assistance during the implementation phase

• Feedback: Collection and evaluation of user experiences

• Optimization: Continuous improvement based on feedback

Services and support: More than just technology

Consulting and advisory

OLI Systems offers comprehensive consulting services:

Strategic advisory:

• Development of e-mobility strategies

• Integration into sustainability goals

• Feasibility studies

• Roadmap development

Technical consulting:

• System design and sizing

• Integration possibilities

• Technology updates

• Best practice transfer

Research & Development

As a technology leader, OLI Systems continuously invests in research and development:

Funded research projects:

OLI Systems is actively involved in various research initiatives:

• BEST project: Blockchain-based energy market design

• DEER project: Decentralized redispatch

• Machine Identity: Digital identities for machines in decentralized energy systems

Open-source development:

Many innovations are offered as open-source solutions to advance the entire industry.

Continuous support

24/7 monitoring:

• Continuous monitoring of all systems

• Proactive error detection

• Automatic notifications

• Remote diagnosis and maintenance

Updates and upgrades:

• Regular software updates

• New features and improvements

• Hardware upgrades as needed

• Migration to new technologies

The future of intelligent charging management

Technological evolution

OLI Move is designed as a future-proof platform that grows with technological developments:

Advanced AI integration:

Future versions will utilize even smarter algorithms:

• Deep learning: More complex pattern recognition in usage behavior

• Predictive maintenance: Prediction of maintenance needs

• Dynamic pricing: Optimization based on electricity price fluctuations

• Weather integration: Consideration of weather forecasts

Blockchain and decentralized markets:

Preparation for blockchain integration enables:

• Peer-to-peer energy trading: Direct trading between companies

• Smart contracts: Automated billing

• Transparent certificates of origin: Blockchain-based certification

• Decentralized autonomous organizations: Self-governing energy communities

IoT and edge computing:

The integration of additional intelligent devices expands the possibilities:

• Smart building integration: Coordination with building management technology

• Vehicle-to-grid: Vehicles as mobile energy storage

• Micro-grid management: Local energy networks

• Industrial IoT: Integration into production processes

Market development and regulation

Growing e-mobility markets:

E-mobility is growing exponentially, along with the demands for intelligent charging solutions:

• Fleet electrification: More and more companies are transitioning

• Technological maturity: E-vehicles are becoming the standard

• Cost parity: E-mobility becomes economically optimal

• Social change: Sustainability becomes mainstream

Regulatory developments:

New laws and regulations promote intelligent energy systems:

• EU Green Deal: Massive investments in sustainable technologies

• CSRD compliance: Mandatory sustainability reporting

• P2P energy trading: Legal frameworks for direct trading

• Smart grid regulation: Promotion of intelligent grid infrastructures

Why OLI Move is the right decision

Proven expertise

OLI Systems has the necessary experience and competence:

Many years of experience:

• Active in the energy sector since 2016

• Over 35 employees with expert knowledge

• More than 60 partner companies

• Projects from Germany to China

Technology leadership:

• First external Energy Web Chain validators

• Government support through BMWK-funded projects

• Active participation in research projects

• Open-source contributions to industry development

Holistic approach

Unlike specialized providers, OLI Systems delivers a fully integrated solution:

Vertically integrated:

• Hardware development and production

• Software platforms and apps

• Blockchain technology and smart contracts

• Services from consulting to support

Horizontally connected:

• Integration of various energy systems

• Connection of mobility and stationary energy

• Coupling of local and global markets

• Bridge between sustainability and profitability

Regional anchoring with a global vision

Swabian engineering quality:

Development and production are carried out according to German quality standards:

• Precision: Detail accuracy in development and manufacturing

• Reliability: Durable and low-maintenance systems

• Innovation: Continuous further development

• Service: Personal support and local assistance

International scaling:

Despite regional roots, OLI Systems thinks globally:

• Europe: Already active in several countries

• Asia: Successful projects in China

• America: USA expansion in planning

• Emerging markets: Strategic partnerships in India and Africa

The next step: From vision to reality

Practical implementation

The implementation of OLI Move is a structured process that leads companies step by step to intelligent e-mobility:

Immediate benefits:

• Optimization of existing infrastructure from day 1

• Reduction of energy costs

• Improvement of vehicle availability

• Automation of manual processes

Medium-term advantages:

• Complete integration into company processes

• Scaling to additional locations

• Integration of renewable energies

• Building energy competencies

Long-term transformation:

• Participation in energy markets

• New business models through flexibility marketing

• Leadership in sustainability

• Preparation for future technologies

Investment in the future

OLI Move is more than a technical solution – it is an investment in the future viability of the company:

Economic sustainability:

• Reduction of energy costs

• Avoidance of infrastructure investments

• New revenue streams through energy trading

• Long-term cost stability

Ecological responsibility:

• Reduction of the CO2 footprint

• Optimal use of renewable energies

• Contribution to the energy transition

• Role model for the industry

Strategic positioning:

• Technology leadership in e-mobility

• Attractiveness as an employer

• Competitive advantages through innovation

• Future-proofing of investments

Conclusion: The intelligent choice for the energy future

The electrification of corporate fleets is not a temporary trend but a fundamental transformation of mobility. Companies that want to master this transformation successfully need more than just electric vehicles – they need intelligent systems that manage and utilize energy efficiently.

OLI Move provides the solution for the central challenges of e-mobility:

• Technical excellence: Intelligent algorithms optimize every charging process

• Economic efficiency: Existing infrastructures are utilized optimally

• Sustainable innovation: Integration of renewable energies becomes the standard

• Future-proofing: Modular architecture grows with new demands

The benefits are measurable and sustainable:

• Optimization of existing infrastructure without expensive grid expansions

• Intelligent energy management for predictable costs

• Scalable solution for organic growth

• Integration into holistic energy ecosystems

The decision is strategic:

Companies that invest in intelligent charging management today create critical competitive advantages. They not only reduce costs and improve their sustainability but position themselves as pioneers of a technological transformation that has just begun.

OLI Move makes this transformation accessible – today, practically and economically. With Swabian engineering, an international vision, and a holistic approach, it is the intelligent answer to the challenges of e-mobility.

The future of mobility is electric. The future of charging is intelligent. The future begins with OLI Move.

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