In conjunction with producing it’s very first production EV the Ford Focus Electric the Ford Motor company has produced and/or published an EV Charging Manners Manual of sorts.
EV Etiquette Rules by Ford
Plug-in etiquette rules perhaps some day to be called “EVquette” or “Chargequette”, might just be a good start in trying to make electric driving more pleasant for everyone. Ford’s video and placards suggests EV charging rules to live by while recharging electric vehicles, so that world becomes more green and less mean. The Ford Charge Card for instance let’s people know when it’s OK to pull the plug and is good tool, but users still need to do their own lamination and supply their own paperclip to be used as a time pointer.
Ford electric car dashboard charging card
Ford also feels it is important to share some basic EV information on the placards as well: 4 Things to Know About This Vehicle 1. The battery is fully charged when the entire circle around the charge port is lit 2. This vehicle doesn’t need a full battery to operate 3. It’s safe to unplug the vehicle while charging 4. The paperclip indicates when it’s ok to unplug this vehicle The Ford Charge Card .pdf can be read and downloaded. From Ford’s Press Release: Chances are pretty good that charging stations soon are going to be part of your life in one way, shape or form (if they aren’t already). Whether you depend on them for fuel to get from point A to point B or you’re simply curious about those odd-looking devices near the best parking spots in the lot, you’re going to see even more charging stations as companies such as Ford continue to increase their electrified offerings. Ford is launching five new electrified vehicles in 2012, including the all-new Fusion Hybrid. In late July, there were about 9,400 public charging stations in the U.S., located at fast food restaurants and coffee shops to the most cutting-edge businesses and universities. Watch the EV Charging Etiquette Video: Obvious Suggestion: Charging progress meters & displays should be made fairly obvious to non-EV owners. What some EV’s have in the way of Charging indicators: Ford has a charge progress light around the plug. Chevy Volt: Has a dash indicator. Nissan LEAF: Has a dash indicator. Renault EVs have a cord is locked to the car and requires a key.
Ken Burridge drives a Nissan LEAF in Melbourne Australia
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