Overview of SAE standards for plug-in electric vehicle

With the increase in momentum in the transformation of the current grid to smart grid, there is an immediate need of proper standards in place for various distributed resources of energy. Electric vehicles are one such resource and have tremendous potential to play a part in the transformation of the grid and also to make the customers participate in clean technology initiatives. As with all new technologies, equipment, or processes, there is a requirement of body of standards that will govern the functioning of the electric vehicles and will also pave the way for easy assimilation into the fabric of consumer´s lifestyle and vendors alike.