An electric car is often referred to as a second car and not suitable as the primary car for a family. This statement was probably correct only a few years back. However, as technology progresses, data on driving patterns are collected and first-hand experience from EV drivers are gained, we can conclude that this is not the case. The electric car is the future – it can take you literally anywhere with electricity and can work as the primary car in most cases.

Preparing for the future with Management changes
Meshcrafts has over the last years grown from a startup with an idea of solving charging challenges on several levels to now being a software house with one of the most advanced platforms for controlling charging of electric vehicles. The SmartCharge platform is developed for the future of e-mobility taking into account the needs of all stakeholders in the market, from the ev-driver via the charge point operator to the grid owner.
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New member of our advisory board – Jörg Nagel
We are happy to welcome Jörg Nagel as member of our advisory board. Jörg has been active in the German utility sector since 1999. Over the years he has become familiar with the customer’s perspective, as well as assessing developments from the consultant’s point of view. After being a specialist and a management consultant, he held several managerial functions at EWE in system-relevant utility issues, strategy and business development before becoming Partner at Utility Partners.
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Different incentives for e-mobility around the globe
In the effort of reducing green house gases and local air pollution, countries have implemented different incentives for e-mobility to reach these goals. The incentives vary, but are mostly about reducing the costs of buying EVs. However, there are some other creative incentives.
Did you know that…
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Benefits of EVs
Do you know what kind of benefits you get with an EV? Meshcrafts would like to help inspiring more people to go with the green alternative. In the following, you can read more about the most important benefits of EVs.

12 outstanding Oslo start-ups to watch in 2018
Oslo, the capital of Norway, is considered to be a paradise for start-ups. There are many events such as ”Startup Weekend Oslo” three times a year and ”Mesh afterwork” every month where founders with new ideas and big drams can come to get in touch with other founders and investors and hopefully start the process of making the dream come true. Oslo is also considered to be a marvel of the technology world. Well-known products such as the popular browser called Opera and the fast-growing, game-based learning application and website Kahoot was born here.
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Startup Grind – Future of Mobility
On October 30th Startup Grind Oslo brings you a lineup of inspiring founders committed to improve our lives by making smarter cities and transportation.
Come discuss the future of mobility with Meshcrafts’ Åsmund Møll Frengstad.

We are strengthening the team
Meshcrafts are excited to announce that Alexander Gjerde will strenghten our sales team.
As Key Account Manager at Meshcrafts he will have responsibility for sales and marketing within all costumer groups in Norway. He is an entrepreneur and mechanical engineer with specialization in industrial design from Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).

Visiting Daimler AG
On September 19th Meshcrafts had the pleasure of presenting our SmartCharge solution to Daimler AG at the Mercedes plant in Bremen.
Mercedes is stepping up their focus and production on electric vehicles. In connection with this the need for a charging infrastructure at the different plants is needed. This should cover the needs for all fields at the factory, from production via testing, storage and new car delivery to charging for employees and visitors.

Fremtidsrettet ladeanlegg i Forskningsparken
Oslotech AS har åpnet ladeanlegg i garasjen på Forskningsparken i Oslo. Her er det installert 15 ladepunkter for elbiler. Anlegget er en helt ny teknisk løsning med styring via Meshcrafts AS plattform SmartCharge.
Anlegget er utviklet med tanke på fremtidens behov og løsninger. Dette innebærer i første omgang avregning og betaling av strøm til besøkende. SmartCharge løsningen gir mulighet til å betale for forbrukt energi, m.a.o. man betaler for strømmen bilen lades med og ikke for tiden den er tilkoblet.
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