Open loop fleet payments: is the EV tipping point here?

EU and UK regulations now mandate open-loop contactless payment at public EV chargers, breaking the closed-loop fuel card monopoly just as corporate fleet electrification accelerates. Fleet managers must consolidate fragmented energy spend across fuel cards, charging apps, and subscriptions into a single payment layer.

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