SAE publishes recommended practices for automated EV charging systemsSAE publishes recommended practices for automated EV charging systems

As the EV market expands, there’s a pressing need for more standardization of DC power distribution, especially for buses and heavy-duty vehicles. SAE International’s new standard SAE J-3105: Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System Using Conductive Automated Connection Devices Recommended Practice promotes the safe testing and performance of mechanized conductive power transfer systems, primarily for vehicles using a conductive automated-charging device (ACD).

SAE J-3105 addresses three interfaces required
to ensure power delivery is consistent. It defines a conductive power transfer
method, including the curbside electrical contact interface, the vehicle
connection interface, the electrical characteristics of the DC supply, and the
communication system. It also covers the functional and dimensional
requirements for the vehicle-connection interface and supply-equipment
interface.

In addition to the main document, there are
three supplements, which address connection-interface requirements for power
transfer systems based on cross-rail designs, conventional rail vehicle
pantograph designs and enclosed pin and socket designs.

“SAE J-3105 will help industry ensure that each connection type is safe and interoperable among manufacturers,” said Task Force Committee Chair Mark Kosowski. “The industry has been waiting for this Recommended Practice”

Source: SAE

As the EV market expands, there’s a pressing need for more standardization of DC power distribution, especially for buses and heavy-duty vehicles. SAE International’s new standard SAE J-3105: Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System Using Conductive Automated Connection Devices Recommended Practice promotes the safe testing and performance of mechanized conductive power transfer systems, primarily for vehicles… Read more »

As the EV market expands, there’s a pressing need for more standardization of DC power distribution, especially for buses and heavy-duty vehicles. SAE International’s new standard SAE J-3105: Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System Using Conductive Automated Connection Devices Recommended Practice promotes the safe testing and performance of mechanized conductive power transfer systems, primarily for vehicles using a conductive automated-charging device (ACD).

SAE J-3105 addresses three interfaces required
to ensure power delivery is consistent. It defines a conductive power transfer
method, including the curbside electrical contact interface, the vehicle
connection interface, the electrical characteristics of the DC supply, and the
communication system. It also covers the functional and dimensional
requirements for the vehicle-connection interface and supply-equipment
interface.

In addition to the main document, there are
three supplements, which address connection-interface requirements for power
transfer systems based on cross-rail designs, conventional rail vehicle
pantograph designs and enclosed pin and socket designs.

“SAE J-3105 will help industry ensure that each connection type is safe and interoperable among manufacturers,” said Task Force Committee Chair Mark Kosowski. “The industry has been waiting for this Recommended Practice”

Source: SAE

As the EV market expands, there’s a pressing need for more standardization of DC power distribution, especially for buses and heavy-duty vehicles. SAE International’s new standard SAE J-3105: Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System Using Conductive Automated Connection Devices Recommended Practice promotes the safe testing and performance of mechanized conductive power transfer systems, primarily for vehicles… Read more »