System, apparatus, and method for machine-to-machine charging at a worksite

A paving system, comprising:

• a first machine configured to perform a first task on paving material at a worksite, the first machine being powered, at least in part, by a first energy accumulator;
• a second machine configured to perform a second task on the paving material at the worksite, the second machine being powered, at least in part, by a second energy accumulator;
• a first location sensor connected to the first machine and configured to determine a current location of the first machine at the worksite;
• a second location sensor connected to the second machine and configured to determine a current location of the second machine at the worksite;
• and
• control circuitry configured to:
• operate the first and second machines at the worksite based at least in part on a worksite plan including a first total amount of power for the first machine to complete the first task and a second total amount of power for the second machine to complete the second task,
• determine a first remaining amount of power in the first energy accumulator and a second remaining amount of power in the second energy accumulator, and
• on condition that the first remaining amount of power is less the first total amount of power and charging of the first machine takes priority over performing the second task, send the second machine to the first machine and charge the first energy accumulator.