Engen App – Your Comprehensive Solution for EV Charging
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Client
Engen App
Industry
EV charging app
Technologies Used
Frontend
Android Native
(Java and Kotlin)
Backend
Firestore
Database
Java
Programming
Language
Kotlin
Programming
Language
Solution and Core Features:
- Extensive Charging Station Database: EnGen consolidates data from various networks, utilities, and EV owners, offering a comprehensive repository of charging stations.
- Integration with Google Maps: Leveraging Google Maps data enhances the app's mapping capabilities.
- Real-time Station Availability: Users have access to real-time availability status, minimizing inconvenience.
- User-generated Content: Both users and administrators can contribute by adding new stations and updating information, ensuring data accuracy.
- Compatibility Information: EnGen provides details on charging connectors, estimated travel time to stations, and compatibility with different EV models.
- Improved User Experience: Streamlined navigation and reduced range anxiety enhance the overall user experience
- Enhanced Accessibility: EnGen serves as a centralized platform, facilitating the expansion of charging infrastructure.
- Driving Future Innovation: The app sets a precedent for other EV-related applications, fostering advancements in the electric mobility industry.
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Context of the Project
- The EnGen App endeavors to serve as a versatile EV charging solution. Its primary objective is to locate charging stations conveniently based on different scenarios: near a specific location such as home, along a planned route for a trip, or in close proximity to a destination.
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Outcomes and Future Strategy
- The app is positioned to tackle the challenge of locating and navigating to charging stations, a significant hurdle exacerbated by fragmented charging networks and inadequate information regarding availability and compatibility.
- Currently undergoing beta testing, the client is actively considering and planning future enhancements to further refine its capabilities.