Ford Motor Co. of Dearborn has joined the U.S. Joint Office of Energy and Transportation to launch of the National Charging Experience Consortium, an organization created to rapidly develop solutions to improve electric vehicle (EV) charging across the U.S.
Ford will join a cross-industry group of automakers, charging providers, utilities, and the Department of Energy’s national laboratories to drive innovation and create universal enhancements around current and future public charging infrastructure and the entire customer experience.
The consortium’s immediate focus will be on payment processing, user interfaces, and vehicle-to-charger communication, as well as work toward collaborative diagnostic data sharing to further support solutions for all stakeholders.
“Creating a seamless and simple public charging experience requires collaboration across the entire electric vehicle ecosystem and remains key to accelerating EV adoption and providing customers with range confidence,” says Bill Crider, head of global charging and energy services for Ford Motor Co.
“Bringing together a cross-section of industry, academia and government will address current challenges and drive swift improvements to the entire charging experience, helping Ford customers and all EV drivers realize all the benefits of driving electric.”
