The scope of work for EV Connect under this project involves modification of legacy chargers throughout California, providing adaptations to accommodate existing EVs, while updating charger stations to the new SAE-J1772 standard of new car models.
In anticipation of new car models entering the market from companies such as Nissan, Coda Automotive, General Motors, Ford and Fisker Automotive, among others, the company intends to commence the project work in the fall of 2010 and finish by winter of 2011.
EV Connect CEO Jordan Ramer said that they appreciate the CEC’s confidence in EV Connect to bring California’s legacy EV infrastructure up to speed with existing technologies and standards, further validating their leadership as a provider of best-of-breed EV infrastructure solutions.
“This is an important step forward in realizing EV Connect’s vision of an Electric Superhighway where a seamless EV infrastructure intersects with the Information Highway and Smart Grid,” Ramer said.
ClipperCreek CEO Jason France said, “We felt we made a solid offer to the state considering many of the existing units were ones we installed in the 90s. This opportunity allows us to update California’s EV infrastructure with the new standards that accommodate all new EVs coming to market.”
