Electric vehicle standardization: conflict, collaboration and cohesion

Standardization is a key element in the development and deployment of technology in society. It will
have its particular application in the case of electrically propelled vehicles, which unite both automotive
and electrical technologies, each with their own standardization and regulation cultures. The relevant
standardization landscape is thus a complex one, particularly if new energy vectors such as hydrogen
are taken into account. The growing interest for the deployment of hybrid electric drive technology has
given rise to specific standardization issues, which are being tackled by specific technical teams. Current
rating standards to evaluate the performance of ground vehicles must in fact be adapted to hybrid electric
vehicles, with particular problems arising when considering plug-in hybrids. New standards are needed
to evaluate the potential benefits of the hybrid systems against the future vehicle requirements with
the specific bounds and regulations.Particular attention is given to a number of pending issues and to
recommending specific work areas for standardization, highlighting the potential interaction of ongoing
international standardization work activities.

Publication year:2008

Keywords:standardization