German automakers back HomePlug powerline standard for networking EVs

Electric vehicles (EVs) may be set to charge smarter following an announcement by the HomePlug Powerline Alliance at Computex 2011. The body responsible for the compliance and certification of the HomePlug powerline communications standard said that German automakers Audi, BMW, Daimler, Porsche and Volkswagen have thrown their support behind the HomePlug GP (Green PHY) standard that will allow electric vehicles to be connected via existing home electrical wiring to a home network or send and receive data over the internet via the vehicles' charging ports. This will not only allow EVs to intelligently take advantage of lower cost, off-peak electricity, but will also allow for remote checks of the vehicle's systems and battery condition... Continue Reading German automakers back HomePlug powerline standard for networking EVs

Tags: Audi, Communications, Computex 2011, Daimler, Electric Vehicles, Electricity, HomePlug, Porsche, Volkswagen

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