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A Step Toward A Standardized Electric Vehicle Infrastructure


Jake de Grazia - Contributing Writer
Posted on Monday 15th March 2010

source: austinenergy.com
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Five Japanese companies agreed on Monday to work together to standardize fast-charge stations for electric cars. Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi, and Subaru's parent company Fuji Heavy Industries Limited have partnered with Japan's largest electric utility, Tokyo Electric Power Company. The group's goal is first to create a standard for Japan and then push for an international standard.

They believe that standardization will save carmakers money on development costs, increase the likelihood that governments and private entities will invest in charging infrastructure, and make electric cars more appealing to drivers. And, according to Nissan's Chief Operating Officer Toshiyuki Shiga, the companies are excited about collaborating with their competitors:

"We will compete when it comes to vehicle performance, but we should cooperate on areas such as infrastructure."

Sounds like this is a good thing for everyone.
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Renewable Ray's picture
Posted on 15 March 2010 - 11:21pm by Renewable Ray.
This will be a good test for our "leadership" in Washington. Will they except the standard created by the country producing the majority of our vehicles or will they have GM [pronounced Government Motors] create an entirely different standard.
wiper blade's picture
Posted on 28 March 2010 - 10:17pm by wiper blade.
Car makers should continue to find ways to improve hybrid and electric cars before the oil resources are completely depleted.
Car Hire Heathrow Airport's picture
Posted on 5 June 2010 - 5:00am by Car Hire Heathrow Airport.
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People should start relying less on petrol and petroleum based products and embrace alternative fuels. Kudos to the Japanese government for taking this step forward, and hopefully they will set a shining example for other world leaders to follow.
Hyundai repair's picture
Posted on 7 January 2011 - 11:40pm by Hyundai repair.
Good thing to hear that car manufacturers are doing some the moves to improve and standardized their car models. few years ago, folks have complained about the prices of fuel until now. the standardization process would definitely become a hope for many car owners since they will be able to save money and environment at the same time. No more pulutants no more sleepless nights thinking of where to turn to in times of cash calamity.

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