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Siemens Introduces Wi-Fi Enabled Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Siemens has launched a Wi-Fi enabled electric vehicle (EV) charging station, VersiCharge Smartgrid (SG).

The cloud-based charging station will allow residential owners to monitor and control usage remotely, turn charging on or off, schedule charging as well as view past power consumption data in a graphical form.

Siemens low voltage and products head Barry Powell said: "The VersiCharge SG solves two of the longest-lasting challenges associated with EV ownership -- the uncertainty around the actual power being consumed and the ability to easily control energy consumption.

"Consumers can now have flexible charging options that can target either the cheapest energy rates or instant convenience and utility partners can better understand the growing network of EVs and their impact on the power grid."

The technology is said to allow utilities offer EV owners with programs to manage the time and level of EV charging across the grid.

Designed to be installed for indoor or outdoor use via a plug-in option, the VersiCharge SG is claimed to offer functionality incorporated into the VersiCharge range of level 2 electric vehicle chargers.

According to Siemens, the technology offers 30 Amps of charge at up to 7.2kW charging rate with the standard J1772 connector interoperable with most EVs. 

Source: http://greenpowertrain.automotive-business-review.com/news/siemens-launches-wi-fi-enabled-electric-vehicle-charging-station-210415-4558990
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