Auto Makers Team Up For EV Charging Standards
Strange things have been known to happen: Dogs and cats living together, Republicans and Democrats agreeing on the same solution to an issue, and auto makers joining forces. Typically, when seven large automotive corporations are in one place, it’s either for a car show, class action lawsuit, or buy-out. This time, it’s actually to agree on something.
“Seven large automakers have reached an agreement on a common system for charging electric vehicles in North America and Europe,” according to World Car Fans.
Who is involved? Audi, BMW, Ford, GM, Porsche, VW and Germany’s Daimler.
What system did these automotive giants agree on? One that integrates all charging devices into a single inlet connector, so no need for adapters! This future station also uses an identical communication system, which connects any vehicle and charger in a protocol called HomePlug Green Phy.
Welcome to the future.
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