The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and e8, a global organization of 10 electricity companies, for the first time, have brought together all major stakeholders that need to collaborate to accelerate the global roll-out of electric vehicles (EVs). At this international round table that took place on Jan. 19 in Washington D.C., USA, and which represents a milestone in the future growth of these vehicles, all participants confirmed that the IEC’s existing and proposed International Standards for EV charging satisfy their global needs.The objective of the round table was to determine priorities for the development of EV-related standards, to define future needs, and to accelerate the broad adoption of the relevant international standards that will enable global interoperability and connectivity. Follow-up meetings are being planned.
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