GE, Nissan Ink R&D Agreement To Fast-Track Adoption Of EVs

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GE, Nissan Ink R&D Agreement To Fast-Track Adoption Of EVs
by Renew Grid on Monday 03 October 2011

GE and Nissan have announced that they have established a two-year research and development (R&D) partnership to speed up the development of a reliable, robust charging infrastructure to fuel mass market adoption of electric vehicles (EVs).

The companies have identified two key focus areas for the research efforts: the integration of EVs with homes and buildings, and EV charging dynamics and its future impact on the grid.

According to Nissan, several projects are already under way. For example, researchers from the companies are studying how EVs, such as the Nissan LEAF, can be incorporated into GE's overall concept of a “Smart Home.” Nissan engineers are developing methods to connect the vehicle to the home, making it a more integrated part of the building's energy equipment.

In another study, researchers will use aggregate usage data, along with sophisticated simulation and modeling experiments, to analyze the effect millions of EVs could have on the electrical-distribution system.

Nissan researchers are also studying the use of two-way...

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