Hubject, together with Bosch Road Services, FRYTE, and SBRS (a member of the Shell Group), unveiled a solution for the first fully interoperable reservation and POI data hub for commercial vehicles.
This pilot project, developed in the conceptual phase with the support of CPO experts OMV, SMATRICS, and CITYWATT, supports the OCPI 2.3 Booking Module and addresses the specific operational requirements of CPOs and EMPs.
These include the evolving responsibilities in the booking process, contractual and tariff considerations, and the handling of CDRs within an open ecosystem.
The solution leverages the OCPI 2.3 Booking Module to enable cross-network reservations, while also testing additional components such as tariff models, contract handling, and CDRs in an open ecosystem.
Unlike existing single-network solutions, this creates a foundation for fleet operators to book charging slots from multiple providers via a single interface.
The first public showcase of the initiative began on the opening day of the Interchange Network Conference (ICNC) in Berlin.
“HGV charging and booking are mission-critical services that must be established within a highly complex eMobility environment – involving new players, new roles, and logistical requirements,” says Christian Hahn, CEO of Hubject.
He continues: “Together with our partners, we are testing an interoperable, hub-based solution to clarify responsibilities, reduce integration efforts across the ecosystem, and increase scalability. This is especially relevant for commercial fleets with their strong focus on Total Cost of Ownership.”
The solution responds to the increasing pressure on logistics companies to electrify their operations, while current charging solutions still primarily cater to passenger vehicles.
Fleet operators require guaranteed charging availability, truck-specific infrastructure data, and seamless integrations.
Niels Christmann, Senior Business Development Manager – Truck Charging at Bosch Road Services, states: “We are connecting fleet needs with the reality of charger availability and accessibility, laying the foundation for tomorrow’s more efficient logistics.”
Max Zähringer, CEO of FRYTE, indicates: “Interoperable booking systems are key for logistics companies to ensure efficient dispatching and stable operation of e-trucks. FRYTE is supporting this initiative with Hubject and Bosch Road Services to accelerate e-truck adoption by enabling charging optimisation and booking directly from logistics software systems.”
Hersh Thaker, Lead Product Manager, Truck Electrification at SBRS (Shell Group), commented: “Book and Charge is a critical feature to ensure that fleets have access to predictable and reliable truck charging, seamlessly embedded into their operational routes and delivery schedules.”
Partner Roles and Contributions
- Bosch Road Services acts as the Booking Management Service Provider for CPOs, responsible for establishing technical connections and managing reservation handling and POI provisioning, including potential integration with the CPOs’ charging station and access management systems.
- FRYTE participates as a Fleet Operating System and EMP, integrating reservation and scheduling functionalities into logistics systems to enable efficient route and charging point planning for logistics companies.
- SBRS operates as a CPO, contributing real-world insights and truck-relevant POI data from its charging stations. The focus is on meeting the requirements for fully integrating booking management with charge point management systems and handling booking tariffs and offerings.
- Hubject operates the Reservation Hub, acting as a B2B marketplace that facilitates both technical and contractual communication between all parties. It ensures interoperability across the ecosystem and enables a seamless, interoperable reservation system.
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