As the race to prepare the way for the next generation automobile heats up, not all taking part are looking into developing new vehicles. Although, so far, only a few manufacturers have engaged in endeavors in the soon-to-be-born recharging industry, those in Japan plan to become the point of reference for the future global standards in terms of EV recharging.
Currently, as we told you yesterday, a coalition of Japanese automakers, led by Nissan, Toyota and Tokyo Electric Power, is on the verge of being formed in Japan, aiming to form the basis for the future standard.
The new group is called CHAdeMo (CHArge de Move, a pun for "O cha demo ikaga desuka," meaning "Let's have a tea while charging"), as it is hoped to comprise eventually 158 partner companies (automakers, electric utilities, charger manufacturers, charging service providers).
Their main focus is the high-speed charging technology, which is supposed to work in the same manner today's gas stations do. The main problem facing the new coalition is the creation of the common charging to govern this field.
Aimed primarily at Japan, the standard is supposed to expand worldwide, but it faces a more difficult environment abroad. Unlike Japanese carmakers, who spearhead the development of the EV sector, manufacturers from other areas are far behind in terms of both technologies and plans for the future.
CHAdeMo however managed to draw in some American partners as well, including Pacific Gas & Electric, Portland General Electri, NRG Energy, Southern California Edison, Aker Wade and AeroVironment.
Currently, as we told you yesterday, a coalition of Japanese automakers, led by Nissan, Toyota and Tokyo Electric Power, is on the verge of being formed in Japan, aiming to form the basis for the future standard.
The new group is called CHAdeMo (CHArge de Move, a pun for "O cha demo ikaga desuka," meaning "Let's have a tea while charging"), as it is hoped to comprise eventually 158 partner companies (automakers, electric utilities, charger manufacturers, charging service providers).
Their main focus is the high-speed charging technology, which is supposed to work in the same manner today's gas stations do. The main problem facing the new coalition is the creation of the common charging to govern this field.
Aimed primarily at Japan, the standard is supposed to expand worldwide, but it faces a more difficult environment abroad. Unlike Japanese carmakers, who spearhead the development of the EV sector, manufacturers from other areas are far behind in terms of both technologies and plans for the future.
CHAdeMo however managed to draw in some American partners as well, including Pacific Gas & Electric, Portland General Electri, NRG Energy, Southern California Edison, Aker Wade and AeroVironment.