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More Than a Silver Lining: Plug-In Electric Vehicles to Talk to Electric Companies via the Cloud
2014-10-14 22:09:48| Automakers - Topix.net
Ford Motor Company will join seven global automakers for a first-ever test of technology that will allow plug-in vehicles to respond in concert to a request from energy providers to stop, then restart charging. Software-based technology is expected to help manage the high demand on power grids at peak times, while still meeting driver needs DEARBORN, MI -- October 14, 2014: Ford Motor Company will join seven global automakers this week for a first-ever test of technology that will allow utility companies to communicate with plug-in electric vehicles via the cloud, an advancement that would help manage energy use and improve the efficiency of the power grid.
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