GE showcases its smart WattStation electric vehicle recharger at WFES 2011

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Published January 18th, 2011 - 11:33 GMT

GE smart WattStation electric vehicle charger

General Electric (GE) marked its participation at the World Future Energy Summit 2011, ongoing at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, with the unveiling of its ‘smart’ WattStation electric vehicle charger in the Middle East.

Launched in 2010, GE's WattStation is an easy-to-use electric vehicle (EV) charger that enables fast recharging at home and on the road. It is designed to help accelerate the adoption of plug-in electric vehicles by significantly decreasing time needed for vehicle charging.

By using smart grid technology, it allows utility companies to manage the impact of electric vehicles on the local and regional grids. The modular design is upgradable and enables customers to stay current with the latest technology in a rapidly changing space. GE WattStation’s easy functionality and design allows for the integration of quick electric vehicle charging into every day activities.

The GE Watt station design allows for integration into a “smart” electrical distribution system, offering an “end-to-end” integrated EV infrastructure solution of electrical distribution products.

The GE WattStation is one of 80+ ecomagination certified products. Ecomagination is a company-wide initiative to conceive and construct pioneering technologies that help customers address their environmental and financial needs across the energy, water, healthcare, transportation and aviation industries.

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Background Information

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GE provides knowledge, capacity building and training to empower the region’s workforce. Thirty percent of the Middle East and North Africa’s population is between the ages of 15 and 29. In the UAE, we’re partnering with the Mubadala Development Company to build local capacity by empowering local talent through trainings at our Leadership Acceleration for Business (LAB) initiative.

With 76 nationalities working in the region, GE proudly fosters diversity in the workforce. To accelerate the advancement of women, the Women’s Network, an affinity network at GE, creates opportunities for female employees to cultivate their leadership and business skills. GE is not just watching as the region realizes its future; we’re partnering to help build it.