Erkki Tapola

Integration Grease Podcast

Technology EN ↓ 3 episodes

A practical series on making EV charging work across networks, covering e-roaming, tariffs, interoperability, and real-world operations. Episodes also explore plug and charge, using EVs as energy storage, heavy-duty vehicle charging, and how roaming hubs tie it all together. This podcast content has been created through man/AI collaboration and read by AI.

Author

Erkki Tapola

Episodes

3. Plug and Charge 15.10.2025 8:06

In this episode, we're diving into Plug & Charge —the revolutionary technology based on the ISO 15118 industry standard that lets you just plug in and go. Plug & Charge Explained: We break down what Plug & Charge is from the very start, explaining how the ecosystem uses digital certificates for automatic and secure identification. Ecosystem Roles & Requirements: We detail w...

2. Tariff mechanisms in EV roaming 07.10.2025 8:41

A lively, no-jargon deep dive into how roaming tariffs can spiral out of control—complete with candid laughs, sharp metaphors, and the kind of hard-won lessons that keep the ops awake and the finance alert. Expect clarity, reality checks, and just enough grease to make the toughest mechanisms run smoother.

1. Gireve, ENAPI or peer-to-peer roaming? 04.10.2025 6:44

Integration Grease is the no‑nonsense show for e‑roaming pros who want sharper decisions and faster go‑lives—short episodes, clear takes, zero fluff. Episode 1 teases the real‑world trade‑offs between Gireve, ENAPI, and direct links, raising the questions teams debate when coverage, control, and cost collide—answers stay on the tape. Come for the candid shop talk on integration overhead and commer...