On the 12th of October a conference was held in Baden-Baden (Germany) on electronic systems for electric vehicles. On this occasion Audi, BMW, Daimler, Porsche and Volkswagen have introduced a universal charging system for electric vehicles.

This new charging system, also developed in partnership with Ford and GM, requires only a simple interface allowing users to charge their vehicles with all the existing methods: single phase alternating current, three-phase AC rapid at home or in public charging stations.

The system, introduced for the first time in public, is expected to take a further step in the harmonization of charging system around the world. The concept was unveiled with electric vehicles made ​​by manufacturers involved in the partnership. It should be ready for deployment in mid-2012 and will then be marketed.

Source: Caradisiac

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