The project
Ensure the interoperability of charging services
Nowadays, electrification of the transport sector has become a necessary shift. Despite the progress in large-scale EV deployment, significant challenges remain. These include ensuring the relevance and profitability of smart charging business models, addressing regional disparities in energy pricing, overcoming the lack of interoperability standards, and improving coordination among stakeholders for investment planning.
Mobena-X is committed to addressing these issues by ensuring the interoperability of charging services through a coordinated deployment strategy. This approach supports the scaling-up process in France and aims to eventually extend its impact across Europe. It is the cross-sectoral convergence point, acting as a catalyst for smart energy management for EV charging, while ensuring symbiosis between ecosystems. The initiative was launched in September 2021 by Vedecom and did not stop growing and adapting to market evolutions since then as newcomers have joined the consortium. A particular focus is put on Smart Charging, Plug and Charge and the implicated end-to-end system interfaces, including backend communication protocols (OCPP, OCPI…), PKI and cyber security, both for AC and DC charging.”
OUR STORY
May 19, 2019
EVS32
During EVS32, the VEDECOM Institute showcased several major innovations:
- A dynamic inductive charging system capable of powering a vehicle like the Renault Zoe and enabling contactless communication between the vehicle and the road.
- A “Plug and Charge” demonstration in collaboration with Renault, allowing automatic vehicle recognition by the charging station, streamlining identification, authorization, charging, and payment processes.
- Bidirectional home charging, enabling vehicles to return stored energy from their batteries to the grid, improving load balancing and power distribution.
July 7, 2020
Mobena initiative launch
The Mobena initiative was launched in Versailles, France
Key stakeholders in electric mobility, including AFIREV, AVERE, PFA, and the VEDECOM Institute, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to plan and coordinate the deployment of next-generation EV charging infrastructure.
September 17, 2020
First plenary meeting
The first plenary meeting was held, bringing together 15 French companies, with support from the Ministry of Ecology (DGEC) and the Île-de-France region
March 11, 2020
First workshop
A technical feasibility workshop was organized at VEDECOM to test the viability of the Certificate Trust List (CTL) as a solution for Plug and Charge interoperability between multiple public key infrastructures (PKI). Key participants included Freshmile, GIREVE, Hager, Groupe Renault, Stellantis, SAP Labs, Thales, and Trialog.
June 2, 2021
First demo
A successful international demonstration proved the CTL’s effectiveness as a technical solution for Plug and Charge interoperability based on the ISO 15118 standard across multiple PKIs.
November 9, 2021
Official launch
The official launch of the Mobena project took place with a two-year partnership agreement signed by 20 partners.
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Mobena continues to welcome new industrial partners from the e-mobility ecosystem who are interested in positioning themselves in Plug and Charge and Smart Charging and contributing to the structuring of the offer. The project is also open to institutional partners, who will help prepare for the seamless introduction of these offers to the European market and promote the project’s resulting orientations.