SAE Electric-Vehicle Charging Coupler Standard

SAE has released a standard that provides a standard interface between plug-in hybrid and battery-electric vehicles, and electrical charging systems.  SAE J1772, "SAE Electric Vehicle Conductive Charge Coupler," spells out the general physical, electrical and performance requirements for the coupler, which consists of a connector and vehicle inlet.  The standard was developed to define a common electric-vehicle charging network, thereby reducing costs and increasing convenience for owners of electric vehicles.  The document can be purchased from SAE at http://www.sae.org/technical/standards/J1772_201001.