DLT as key technology for the economy of things – a car that negotiates with charging stations

Bosch is working with the energy supplier EnBW on a prototype that uses blockchain technology to improve the e-car recharging process. The idea is to streamline and tailor the entire process to customers’ needs, so they can select, reserve, and pay for recharging services as they see fit. For example, the operator could combine the software developed by Bosch for cars with a smart charging-station manager to offer customers transparent pricing models, with the options varying in real time according to the availability of charging stations and green electricity sourced from renewables. Initial trials with this new system are underway.

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