TRaC offers services for electric vehicle charging design08 February 2011

Independent automotive test outfit TRaC says it is ready to help electric vehicle charging system manufacturers with design and standardisation.

Last year, the European Commission issued a mandate to the European standardisation bodies (CENELEC, CEN and ETSI) to develop a common European solution for electric vehicle charging – so that charging facilities are not only safe, but also interoperable with electricity supply systems.

TRaC director for EMC and safety, Steve Hayes, notes that building an infrastructure for electric vehicle charging involves much more than battery technology. Substantial amounts of energy are involved, and standards are required to ensure the safety of both drivers and equipment.

Issues will range from the straightforward – defining and enforcing common charging connector, for example – to more complex matters, such as ensuring that the equipment causes no electro-magnetic interference, or disturbance to the electricity supply grid.

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Brian Tinham

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