nsane.forums Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Hohm energy management application will smart-charge electric cars Microsoft and Ford have used the New York International Auto Show to announce a new energy management application dubbed Hohm. The Microsoft software is a cloud-based application that advises users on the most efficient way to power their homes. The new deal with Ford means the software can also be used to recharge the forthcoming Focus Electric car, by judging when power is least expensive."Electric vehicles will play an important role in the global effort to improve energy efficiency and address the issues of climate change and sustainability," said Steve Ballmer, Microsoft chief executive. "But as the market for electric vehicles expands, it will have a significant impact on home energy consumption and demand across the nation's energy grid. With Microsoft Hohm, Ford and Microsoft will deliver a solution that will make it easier for car owners to make smart decisions about the most affordable and efficient ways to recharge electric vehicles, while giving utilities better tools for managing the expected changes in energy demand." Microsoft is building smartphone control into the system so users can set recharge times even when not at home. The software is available free to all residential electricity consumers."Ford and Microsoft both share a strong commitment to contributing to a better world. Today, we begin the next major step in our working together and leading the way for energy efficiency and environmental sustainability," said Alan Mulally, Ford Motor Company president."For Ford, this is a needed step in the development of the infrastructure that will make electric vehicles viable." View: Original Article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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