When electric cars finally hit the North American market, where are drivers going to recharge them? Electric car makers and utility companies are starting to work together to solve this question and others as the launch date moves closer and closer.
The newest plan includes a concept called “smart-charging.” This refers to how fast a car can recharge and where it can happen. According to David Mohler, a chief technology officer at Duke Energy, smart charging is “an essential capability for Duke and all electric utilities as PHEVs enter the market.” By using the smart-charging technology, he says, “we’re able to reduce stress on the grid during peak periods and keep rates low.”
Electric cars are no longer a “futuristic” idea. California officials recently required car companies to put nearly 60,000 of them on the state’s roads between 2012 and 2014. Companies are also working together to create infrastructure that will keep everyday life with electric cars as simple as it is today.
The main leader in the electric car revolution is your local Nissan dealer. The automaker plans to launch a mass-produced electric vehicle in North America no later than the 2010 model year. Right now, they have many fuel-efficient vehicles in their inventory, too. Why not visit one today and see what’s available for you?
