Back in the late 1800's, electric vehicles were more popular than gasoline cars. Companies like Oldsmobile and the classic Studebaker started out as successful EV manufacturers. Unfortunately, the electricity infrastructure was not ready for this technology. The world started moving towards gasoline and after the First World War, production of electric vehicles had ceased all together.
Then in the late 1960's and early 1970's, EV's began to generate interest again. With the concern of air pollution and the OPEC embargo, demand for cleaner emissions and energy independence began its fight. Very few automakers were interested in developing this technology further. It wasn't until the 1990's when California's Landmark Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate, did manufacturers resume production. As the ZEV mandate weakened, production was completely halted again and by 2003, the last electric vehicle was produced.
On March 20, 2009, President Barack Obama announced $2.4 billion in new grants for electric vehicle development. He set a target of putting one million environmentally friendly vehicles on the road by 2015. Support of these vehicles is critical. Having the infrastructure in place will encourage consumers to have the confidence to purchase zero emission vehicles. GoSmart Technologies recognizes this need and is positioned to fulfill the requirements.
GoSmart Technologies proudly references the following industry standards during research and development of all designs. It is our greatest concern to provide a safe and compliant device that meets all industry and government regulations.
- SAE - Society of Automotive Engineers
- SAE J1772 - Electric Vehicle Conductive Charging Coupler
- SAE J1773 - Electric Vehicle Inductively Coupled Charging
- SAE J2293 - Energy Transfer System for Electric Vehicles
- SAE J2344 - Guidelines for Electric Vehicle Safety
- SAE J2758 - Determination of the Maximum Available Power from a Rechargeable Energy Storage System
- SAE J551 - Performance Levels & Methods of Measurement
- SAE J 1715 - HEV & EV Terminology
- ISO - International Standards Organization
- ISO 6469 - Electric Road Vehicles - Safety Specifications
- IEEE - The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
- IEEE 1048 - Guide for Protective Grounding of Power Lines
- NFPA - National Fire Protection Association
- NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code
- UL - Underwriters Laboratory
- UL 1012 - Standard for Safety Powered Units
- UL 1492 - Standard for Safety Audio/Video Products
- UL 2202 - Standard for Safety Electric Vehicle Charging Syatem Equipment
- UL 2251 - Standard for Safety Plugs, Receptacles and Couplers for Electric Vehicles
- UL 60335 - Standard for Safety Household and Similar Electrical Appliances
- UL 60950 - Standard for Safety on Information Technology Equipment
