several days ago there was a verbal reference on the boradcast to some sort of standardized elecrical connector for EV recharging - so systems - rechargers, cables, recharge ports, ... - would operate interchangeably.

I would like to get more info about the standard's organization and the particulars of the connector.

Where to find that?

Keyword(s) to search for?

Thanks!

It was a press release for Columb Technologies... they told us about this at the EDTA, but we did not read it. It should be online.

Gotta' watch that spelling: Coulomb

http://www.coulombtech.com/press_releases/release_20081202.php

Coulomb Technologies to Showcase the First Advanced Technology SAE J1772 Networked Charging Stations for Plug-in Vehicles

Standards Based Level 2 High Power Networked Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles on Display at EDTA Show December 2-4, 2008 in Washington, DC

Washington, DC (December 2, 2008) – Coulomb Technologies today announced they will bring advanced standards-based charging technology to plug-in vehicles. Coulomb will showcase prototypes of Level-2 high power networked charging stations, to be sold by Coulomb Technologies’ distributors that will comply with the SAE J1772 Electric Vehicle Conductive Charge Coupler Specification. The Coulomb Level-2 high power networked charging stations featuring prototype SAE J1772 connectors will be showcased at the EDTA conference December 2 – 4, 2008 at the Washington, DC Convention Center booth 810.

"Now plug-in vehicles will be standardized with the same charging connector. This ensures that drivers of the new generation of electric vehicles will have a place to charge them," said Richard Lowenthal, chief executive officer at Coulomb Technologies.

About Coulomb Technologies, Inc.

Coulomb Technologies, headquartered in Campbell, Calif., offers a family of products and services that provide a plug-in vehicle charging infrastructure, which includes Smartlet Networked Charging Stations ranging in capability from 110V 15A to 220V 80A AC charging to 120KW DC charging. Coulomb applies networking technology to the challenge of charging electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids in order to fuel the electric transportation industry. Coulomb’s ChargePoint™ Network addresses the needs of drivers, utilities, governments, and parking space owners. For more information, please visit www.coulombtech.com.