ZigBee Smart Energy initiative will provide future PEV drivers with the real-time information needed to control their transportation energy use, manage their charging costs and receive utility incentives for participating in PEV programs.
It also provides the essential control functions necessary to safely manage the charging of PEVs while maintaining grid integrity, the company said.
Work between the companies is underway with completion targeted for this year when ZigBee Smart Energy version 2.0 is scheduled for completion.
ZigBee Alliance chairman Bob Heile said that with an estimated 40 million smart meters integrated with ZigBee Smart Energy in homes, SAE’s involvement will give consumers an effective way to manage their PEV energy needs.
