Ford, Microsoft Team Up to Help Electric Vehicle Owners Recharge More Effectively, Affordably

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Both companies agree that effective management of the energy ecosystem is critical for electric vehicles to be successful and for consumer interest to grow. In a recent Accenture survey, 42 percent of consumers said they are likely to buy a hybrid or electric vehicle in the next two years.

Increasing numbers of electric vehicles, however, will have a significant impact on energy demand. That is because the addition of an electric vehicle to a household could effectively double home energy consumption while the vehicle is charging.

Ford and Microsoft agree that making energy management easy and affordable for consumers will be key to the success of electric vehicles in the marketplace as well as in creating a positive environmental impact.

Ford, Microsoft Team Up to Help Electric Vehicle Owners Recharge More Effectively, Affordably: Ford and Microsoft announce a new solution that will make electric vehicle ownership easier and more affordable.