CPS welcomes the overall ambition of the European Commission proposal for an Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) to expand a cross-border, consumer-friendly EV (electric vehicles) charging infrastructure in the European Union. While AFIR aims to simplify payments at charging stations, CPS has identified important issues with regards to payments that should be further clarified. CPS believes that to ensure a successful rollout of EV charging infrastructure, the market should be as open as possible. The Issue Articles 5 and 7 of the Commission’s proposal mandates specific payment technologies…