MyFord Touch has been a boom for Ford, enabling it to appeal to technologically-savvy drivers who prize state-of-the-art connectivity to their cell phones as well as access to detailed navigation maps, voice-free commands and audio functions. However, MyFord Touch has been a problem for some drivers who are unfamiliar with advanced technologies, resulting in unfavorable press for Ford, including criticism from Consumer Reports.

Consumer Complaints

Ford is responding in a big way to consumer complaints and has begun to issue performance upgrades and new features that will be found in 2013 models. For customers who already have MyFord Touch installed, Ford will be mailing USB flash drives to their homes so that they can make these upgrades themselves. The automaker is also giving Ford and Lincoln owners the option of taking their cars to dealers to have the update accomplished.

A new touch-screen interface provides simpler to understand and use graphics and controls. Ford says that “…customers will also experience significantly faster touch-screen response times, one of the top requests from owners.” Among the features added include support for tablet devices and audiobooks from Audible.com, refined navigation maps and revamped voice recognition interaction.

MyLincoln Touch

The changes to MyFord Touch follow a critique of the technology published by Consumer Reports in its February 2011 issue. That report, “Ford’s Frustrating High-Tech Controls,” examined MyFord Touch in a 2011 Ford Edge and found it and the related MyLincoln Touch technology “…a complicated distraction when driving.”

Consumer Reports implored Ford to make changes to the touchscreen to make it user friendly and to return to using tactile buttons and knobs. Said CR, “The center screen’s cluttered pages, tiny buttons, and small fonts make choosing the right spot to touch difficult. The screen can be slow to respond.” CR was generally pleased with the tied-in SYNC commands that recognize more than 10,000 words, providing an easier way to control an iPod or to control the navigation system when behind the wheel.

MyFord Touch 2.0

As a result of such criticism and following its own survey of its customers, Ford has made visual and touch changes including providing larger, bolder fonts, the removal of extraneous visual content, and updating the screens for pattern consistency. At a recent “show and tell” in Dearborn, Michigan, this writer was able to observe the old and new versions of MyFord Touch at work. Although not personally having used MyFord Touch previously, the updates appear to remove the clutter and should enhance the technology.

Consumers, of course, will have the last word here – keep in mind that once you perform the update there is no going back to the earlier version of the software. Once you upgrade, the new MyFord Touch or MyLincoln Touch screen you see will be it.

L.A. Auto Show

Ford will be officially rolling out the next generation of MyFord Touch and MyLincoln Touch at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show this month. The L.A. Auto Show runs from Nov. 18 through Nov. 27, and is being held at the Los Angeles Convention Center located in the southwest section of the city’s downtown. Ford’s display will include several new and updated vehicles and concepts including the 2013 Ford Flex and the next generation Ford Escape.

Here are some of the hot auto trends we see shaping up in 2012:

1. Smaller engines, better gas mileage — Hybrids, electric vehicles and diesel-powered models are available, but consumers will still be choosing gas engines for many years to come. What they’ll find are engines that are smaller, lighter and more fuel efficient and, in most cases, more powerful than comparable engines. Gasoline direct injection, technology that injects fuel into each cylinder, improves fuel efficiency, offers more power and decreases emissions. These win-win-win engines are often coupled with turbocharging and variable valve technology, engineering feats that make even the smallest engines robust workhorses.

2. Hands-free communication — Safety concerns are behind the push to outfit cars with hands-free communication technologies. We’ve seen Ford introduce SYNC, Toyota its Entune and Hyundai its Blue Link, with others jumping in. Talking on the phone is allowed in many states, but distracted driving is a proven killer. Expect near universal adoption of hands-free communication in every car built within the next few years. The federal government may legislate that requirement even if manufacturers take the initiative.

3. Active grille shutters — They’ve been used on high performance cars for years and now active grille shutters are found on the Ford Focus, Chevrolet Malibu Eco and Chevy Cruze Eco, the first wave of mass production vehicles to gain this technology. AGS works to improve a vehicle’s aerodynamic performance by closing grille shutters located behind the grille when operating at highway speeds, an action that reduces drag and improves fuel efficiency. Expect AGS usage to spread in 2012 and beyond.

4. Matte paint -- This is one trend that seems to be gaining ground. Last year, Jason Lancaster reported here that the limited production Lexus LFA offers a matte finish. The Scion xB, a polar opposite model from the Lexus and another Toyota brand, has offered limited edition models with this paint scheme. Enthusiasts, not waiting for the manufacturers to get in line, have been applying 3M film to give their cars the look of matte. Some mainstream manufacturer is bound to break the matte-less barrier in 2012!

5. Heated and cooled seats — Once only offered in ultra luxury vehicles, Hyundai has shaken the market by offering heated front and rear seats with its compact Accent. Although not available across on all models, most car manufacturers are offering heated and/or cooled seats on some models, sometimes as standard equipment or as part of an equipment or package upgrade. Blame Hyundai for raising the bar while giving something that many customers seem to appreciate.

Coming down the pike are some technologies we’ll see within the next few years: driverless cars, hydrogen fuel cells and cars that communicate with each other — social media on wheels?

You'll get a kick out of this liftgate technology.

The 2013 Ford Escape is an all-new version of the popular crossover sport utility vehicle, one that will be providing customers a unique way to open the liftgate from outside. Instead of pressing the key fob, a simple back and forth motion of the driver’s leg underneath the rear bumper prompts the liftgate to open.

Activated by Sensors

The next generation Ford Escape will be making its debut at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show later this month, offering auto show visitors the chance to see Ford’s “gesture-based technology” at work. Ford developed the technology to help people whose arms are filled with groceries, boxes or children, and are unable to access the liftgate without fumbling for their keys.

As long as the key fob is with them — in a purse, pocket or elsewhere on their person — the liftgate is activated. A pair of sensors embedded in the rear bumper detects a person’s shin and leg movement, while also preventing an accidental opening such as when an animal passes underneath it or the Escape hits a bump in the road.

Said Jason Sprawka, Ford Escape brand manager, “The hands-free power liftgate is yet another innovative Ford technology that makes customers lives easier. New Escape owners will be able to load their vehicle without ever having to set packages or gear down.”

New Engine Choices

Ford has many other changes in store for the Escape which has been an important part of the Ford line up since the 2001 model year. New powertrain changes will dominate the model line including two applications of Ford’s EcoBoost technology, offered in 1.6- and 2.0-liter displacements. A standard Duratec 2.5-liter inline-four cylinder engine will power the crossover. Every engine will be paired with a six-speed shiftable automatic transmission.

Nearly 2 million Escapes have been sold since its inception. The all-new model will be based on the automaker’s global C-sized platform, which also underpins the Ford Focus. Ford says that its engines will offer best in class fuel economy with its larger EcoBoost offering higher levels of performance than its competitor’s V-6 engines.

Louisville Factory

The 2013 Ford Escape is closely related to the Ford Kuga, a European designed SUV. These vehicles are being built at plants around the world, with the automaker’s Louisville Assembly Plant in Kentucky tapped in the United States to build the North American spec Escape. That plant recently completed a $600 million renovation and will add 3,100 jobs to run two new shifts there by the end of 2011.

Auto Trends will provide additional information about the Ford Escape following its November 16 debut at the L.A. Auto Show.

Source: Ford Motor Company

As automobile manufacturers begin to harness the power of the web, mobile application developers have the unique opportunity to contribute to a new style of driving – one that keeps the driver connected to both the vehicle and the outside world at all times. In this digital era our desire to remain connected to the world around us has yet to be fully integrated by the auto industry, but the first steps have already been taken. Let’s take a look at the top 5 implementations thus far.

1. OnStar RemoteLink — We’ve all seen the commercials. They’re pretty cheesy, but the RemoteLink app from OnStar actually packs a solid punch. Leave those keys at home as you lock, unlock, and start your vehicle all from within the app. Just don’t lose that phone or you’re left walking home! Additional features include real-time gas and oil life monitoring, horn activation for finding your lost car, the ability to send destinations from your phone to the OnStar turn-by-turn navigation system and much more. This app truly sets the standard for connecting drivers to their vehicles.

2. Pandora App — I’m part of the group that believes radio broadcasting is going to eventually get replaced by Internet streaming services. Why would I listen to music that is served to me by corporate entities when I can create my own unbiased stations filled with everything that I like? Yes, Pandora has been around for some time now, but the integration with modern vehicles is a relatively new idea. Drivers of newer models have the ability to connect mobile phones that are running the Pandora app to the vehicle’s entertainment system for full control over the streaming radio service. With smartphone sales at an all-time high, it’s only a matter of time before in-car Internet streaming catches up with the masses.

3. SYNC Internet Connectivity — SYNC is Ford and Microsoft’s umbrella term for their joint in-car connectivity suite. Packed with a wide array of mobile connectivity and entertainment features, SYNC is seemingly geared toward the tech savvy up-and-coming generation. SYNC’s most unique feature is designed for vehicle passengers. Using a USB broadband modem, SYNC turns the average car into a rolling mobile hotspot. The idea of in-car WiFi has been on many people’s radar for some time now, and Ford has taken a big step for domestic manufacturers with this latest technology.

4. Google Earth — Navigation systems are nothing new, but I think it’s fair to say that the traditional graphic maps used in most applications just aren’t cutting it anymore. With all of the information, photos, and data that can be accessed on the Web, today’s drivers deserve a more robust solution than the standard “navigation disk”. Enter the 2011 Audi A8. Armed with Google Earth 3D satellite images, Wikipedia tags, and Panoramio photos, the Audi A8’s driver console is not only equipped with the most advanced navigation system I’ve ever seen, but also the most up-to-date content. In order to download the latest updates from Google Earth, the A8 includes a high-speed cellular data plan for Internet connectivity. Although this gadgetry may come at a premium price, it’s a sign that the future will have plenty to offer the average driver in terms of Internet connectivity and in-car navigation.

5. BMW ConnectedDrive — BMW uses its extremely user-friendly iDrive controller to navigate ConnectedDrive, which as you can probably infer from the name, is BMW’s take on an in-car mobile application suite. Bluetooth equipped phones integrate seamlessly, offering access to emails, text messages, contacts, and tasks. The key feature of ConnectedDrive is the ability to read emails and text messages aloud while driving. We’ve all been there – you’re cruising along down the highway at 60 mph when suddenly an important email or text comes in. With ConnectedDrive, drivers can have their cake and eat it too as they listen to emails read aloud over the vehicle’s entertainment system while still maintaining that important element of safety.

Author Information

Kyle Suss is an Internet marketing guru at Suss Buick GMC, Colorado’s largest supplier of used cars in Denver.

Photos courtesy of OnStar, Ford and BMW — all rights reserved.

The caller says that she is from the state highway patrol and asks if you’re the parent of a person they have identified as being in a wreck. Confirming that you are, you are told to immediately head to the hospital as there has been an accident, without telling you whether your adult child is alive or dead.

Death by Alcohol

In 2009, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention attributed 10,839 road fatalities to alcohol-impaired driving, reflecting nearly one-third of all deaths for that year. [1] Some 3,000 people died in terrorist attacks in 2001, but more than 30 times that number have been killed in alcohol related driving accidents since then. America has reacted swiftly, as it should, with combating terrorism. However, when it comes to drunk driving we continue to downplay the issue.

Two companies, Takata Corporation and TruTouch Technologies, may have a solution to impaired driving. The companies have teamed up to develop technology that would keep drunk drivers off of the road, receiving a $2.25 million grant from the NHTSA to develop a device that automatically reads the driver’s blood alcohol content level instantly. If your level is too high, your car will simply not start.

“We are already enjoying tremendous success with this technology in the law enforcement, oil and drilling, military, and transportation markets,” said Dr. Richard D. Gill, President and CEO of TruTouch. “Together with Takata, our mission is to help eliminate alcohol-impaired dangers on the road and save lives. This NHTSA award will help expedite the work to adapt the technology for use in automotive applications where customers demand quick, accurate, and cost-effective in-vehicle solutions to ensure safe vehicle operation.”

TruTouch Technology

Known as TruTouch technology, the device utilizes an infrared light that measure’s a person’s alcohol level. That level is determined when the driver places his finger near a sensor that immediately measures and analyzes alcohol concentration in his body. Within seconds, accurate results are produced from a tamper proof biometric system. Importantly, the Takata-TruTouch product does not require user training or operator assistance, as the results are automatically tabulated and the appropriate action taken to allow the car to be driven or not. [2]

Of course, civil libertarians may object to mandatory government intrusion that would render vehicles inoperable. However, with tens of thousands of deaths globally attributed to alcohol and driving, citizen support may be strong enough to overcome likely opposition.

Death Levels

We’re not likely to see the technology within the next few years, but the companies could have Tru Touch ready within a decade. If mandated on all new vehicles, drunken driving wouldn’t be eliminated completely, but as older cars leave the road, death rates could drop dramatically within a decade.

For parents who have been aroused from a deep sleep to hear terrible news, such technology will likely be most welcome. Lives are shattered daily from drunk driving, but with the right technology in place such accidents can become much less common.

References

[1] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Impaired Driving: Get the Facts

[2] TruTouch Technologies: Mission

Under license from ZF, Chrysler introduces an 8-speed transmission.

The first Chrysler built cars equipped with 8-speed automatic transmissions are now being produced, full-sized Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger sedans. The 2012 editions of both cars will continue to feature a standard 5-speed automatic transmission which means if you want the 8-speed you’ll have to pony up $1,000 to get this option.

Chrysler’s Edge

Chrysler is banking on customers wanting improved fuel economy as the reason for shelling out an extra grand to buy transmissions it has licensed from German supplier ZF. It has been estimated that these models will see a 15 percent improvement in fuel efficiency, delivering 31 mpg on the highway up from the current 27 mpg. The transmission is paired with Chrysler’s new 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine, the default engine for the company’s larger vehicles. The ZF option is being made available in both rear- and all-wheel-drive applications for the 300 and the Charger.

The ZF-designed 845RE transmission features four gear sets and five shift elements (multi-disc clutches and brakes) inside the unit. Chrysler notes that with fewer open shift elements, drag losses due to multiple parts rotating relative to one another, are reduced. A lower viscosity transmission fluid is used which helps to improve fuel economy in colder environments and when starting up.

ZF Licensed

ZF will directly supply Chrysler with the 8-speed transmissions until the automaker’s Kokomo, Indiana, facility is ready to build these units directly under license from ZF. That is expected to happen in 2012.

A ZF equipped Chrysler 300 will retail for $28,995. In the Dodge Charger SE, customers will pay $27,320. Both prices include destination.

Rich Company

Chrysler now has a transmission choice currently found only in high-end vehicles including Rolls-Royce, Audi, BMW and Range Rover. The following chart illustrates the differences between standard full-sized sedans. If available, 2012 figures were used – price estimates include destination, but do not include taxes, tags and other costs.

Source — Chrysler: New Eight Speed Transmission Introduced by Chrysler

Pandora Radio is integrated with Toyota Entune.

Internet radio is a hot commodity, allowing listeners to tune in to stations from all around the world. Pandora, an Internet radio service provider launched on the web in 2005, is working with automakers to make its service available in more cars. To that end, Pandora recently announced that Ford, Lincoln and Scion are the latest brands embracing radio station personalization.

New Models

Ford says that 10 Ford brand and two Lincoln brand vehicles will be outfitted with Pandora. For Scion, two of its models will also get this technology. MINI, BMW and Mercedes-Benz are among the brands currently offering Pandora with Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Hyundai and Toyota also committing to Pandora.

The company, Pandora Radio, is based in Oakland, Calif. The service plays musical selections along the lines of song suggestions entered by a user. The user provides feedback, positive or negative, for songs selected by the service, which help determine future selectons.

U.S. Addresses

At present, Pandora serves users in the United States only. Pandora’s acccess to the automobile is natural as the company notes that nearly “50% of radio consumption happens in the car.” The application is integrated with audio systems developed by Alpine Electronics, JVC, Kenwood and Pioneer, with Sony also expected to gain access. Likely, Pandora will be an option for car buyers, with a monthly subscription plan available for downloaded songs. In the case of Toyota, Pandora is integrated with Entune, its multimedia navigation system.

Pandora is the largest provider of Internet radio access, with 80 million registered users as of this publication. These listeners are able to listen to the free, personalized radio service on their smart phones, computers, iPads, Blu-ray players, and TVs. And soon, inside the comfort of more new passenger vehicles.

CES News

Pandora Radio announced its relationship with Toyota at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January. In just six months, Pandora added 5 million new listeners and found its way into more than 200 Internet-connected consumer-electronics devices. The company’s goal is to reach consumers wherever and however they listen to music, to give consumers a virtual seamless access to Internet radio.

That last statement underscores Pandora’s popularity and explains why automakers are eager to embrace it.

Resources

The Wall Street Journal: Pandora Bringing Web Radio to Cars; Sarah McBride; Jan. 7, 2010

Pandora Radio: FAQs: How Do I Listen to Pandora in my Car?

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a nonprofit organization backed by the nation’s auto insurance companies, has given Volvo’s City Safety technology a thumb’s up. A study conducted by its Highway Loss Data Institute notes that the Volvo XC60 crossover equipped with City Safety is “far less likely to be involved in low-speed crashes than comparable vehicles without the system.”

Insurance Claims

Volvo designed City Safety to help drivers avoid rear-ending another vehicle in slow-moving, heavy traffic. Reviewing insurance claims for property damage under liability coverage, the HLDI discovered that filings were 27 percent lower for the XC60 than for other midsize luxury SUVs.

Said Adrian Lund, president of HLDI, “This is our first real-world look at an advanced crash avoidance technology, and the findings are encouraging. City Safety is helping XC60 drivers avoid the kinds of front-to-rear, low-speed crashes that frequently happen on congested roads.”

Warning Systems

At higher speeds the HLDI noted that Volvo and its competitors offer optional forward collision warning systems to prevent crashes. HLDI is conducting a study to see how well these systems work in helping drivers avoid more dangerous, even deadly crashes. The institute is working with automakers directly and has noted that these systems are being offered in a broader selection of new vehicles.

City Safety is pioneering technology and is now found on the Volvo S60 sedan. For the 2012 model year, S80 sedans and XC70 wagons will also provide this technology. City Safety is standard equipment for each model line.

City Safety

Volvo designed its City Safety technology to automatically apply the crossover’s brakes to avoid a front-to-rear crash in certain low-speed conditions. Employing an infrared laser sensor that is built into the windshield, this technology monitors the area in front of the vehicle when traveling at speeds ranging from approximately 2 to 19 mph.

City Safety detects and automatically reacts to other vehicles within18 feet of the crossover’s front bumper, day or night. When City Safety detects that the speed difference between vehicles is less than 9 mph, this technology enables drivers to avoid some crashes completely. At speeds between 9 and 19 mph, City Safety may not prevent a crash, but the impact will be reduced. City Safety does not work at speeds from 20 mph.

Said Lund, “Crash avoidance technology has a lot of promise. We are doing more research to see if other systems live up to their billing.” For the Volvo XC60, the institute compared this vehicle with other 2009-10 midsize luxury SUVs in addition to other 2009-10 Volvo models.

Reference

HLDI: High-tech System on Volvos is Preventing Crashes; July 19, 2011

By Harrison Card

Manufacturers’ recent push of new electric vehicles has resulted in a multitude of different levels of electric propulsion.  While the electric car has been around for over 100 years, the recent hype has brought it back to the forefront of the automotive market.  The success of the Toyota Prius, the gold standard of the hybrid, brought the idea of an electric car to the forefront of new cars.  Still, the Prius is not an electric car.  While it uses an electric motor as an assist to the gasoline engine to increase efficiency, the regular Prius still uses a pretty good amount of gas.  The good news is you’ll never get stranded, the bad of course: it’s using gas.  Alternatively, a Nissan Leaf or Mitsubishi I-MIEV uses only battery power.  The disadvantage of course being the possibility of running out of power and left stranded.

Alphabet Soup

These are essentially the two ends of the electric vehicle spectrum.  In between are several different variations, each attempting to bring the best of both worlds, efficiency and range, to consumers.  Vehicle classifications are represented by a series of very similar, almost indistinguishable acronyms. There’s HEV, PHEV, EREV, BEV and a few more. Obviously, they all feature “EV”, for electric vehicle, which is of course, the most important aspect of these cars.  Without the option for electric power, these cars are just another compact with fairly good interior room and mediocre handling.

The most common hybrid electric vehicle, or HEV, has been on the road for quite some time.  The HEV term is relatively new and seems to be a way for automakers to remarket their proven hybrids as a type of electric vehicle. Essentially, an electric motor assists a normal internal combustion engine.  At low speeds, the electric motor can power the car alone.  It can also assist in acceleration.  However, the range on the electric motor alone is around 1 mile. The HEV can help a car improve gas mileage considerably, but it is an electric vehicle in the loosest sense of the word.

Plug-In Hybrid

A plug-in hybrid, or PHEV, adds a new set of batteries with higher capacity to a normal hybrid.  This also adds, per the title, an electrical plug, moving this type of car closer to electric vehicle territory. With a plug-in hybrid, the electric range is greatly increased, giving a realistic possibility of using electric power alone for a commute. Still, the gasoline engine can still power the car should the battery deplete fully. Plug-in hybrids are easy for companies to create by adapting their current hybrid models. Toyota will offer the Prius as a plug in, as well as in the traditional variety.

An extended range electric vehicle or EREV begins to move into what can be thought of as an electric powered car.  The current standard bearer is the Chevrolet Volt. While the Volt does feature an onboard gasoline engine, the engine cannot power the drive wheels. The electric motor alone powers the car. The motor will draw power from the batteries until depleted, once they are, the gasoline engine will begin to power the electric motor, which will in turn power the wheels.  The gasoline engine will not start until the batteries deplete. Therefore cars such as the Volt will use electric power as long as possible at all speeds.

Battery Electric Vehicles

Perhaps the easiest explanation lies with Battery Electric Vehicles or BEVs, which are electric cars in the purest sense as they have batteries and an electric motor. The Nissan Leaf and Mitsubishi I-MIEV are the first ready and affordable examples of this type of vehicle. Ford will soon release a BEV version of the Focus, and Toyota is offering the RAV4 as a BEV. Toyota is working with Tesla on the RAV4, Tesla of course, bringing one of the first readily available BEVs in their Tesla Roadster model.

While the electric vehicle market may sound a bit technical and confusing, the acronyms simply represent different levels of trade- offs between range and the amount of electric power used.  The range of different electric cars allows for consumers to buy a vehicle that will best suit their needs.

Further Reading

Driven: Battery Electric Ford Focus

Driven: 2011 Nissan LEAF

Driven: 2012 PHEV Toyota Prius

Evr-Green™ Home Charging Station Pre-Wire System

Taking Charge

Evr-Green 120 Level 1 Charger

Leviton, a global provider of electrical wiring devices, data center connectivity solutions and lighting energy management systems, has announced that the company has expanded its Evr-Green™ line of residential, commercial and public charging systems. Two new charging devices, the 120 Level 1 Portable Charger and 160 Level 2 Home Charging Station, will be made available for sale beginning on August 1, 2011, through its usual distribution channels.

New Devices

The first device is its portable Evr-Green 120 Level 1 Charger, designed to provide an on the road option for electric vehicle owners. This device can be plugged into any standard 15-amp or 20-amp, 125-volt grounded receptacle found in nearly all homes, buildings and public facilities.

The second device is its 160 Level 2 Home Charging Station, which offers up to 16 amps at 240 volts AC (3.8kW output). The device will be made available in a patent-pending plug-in design and a hardwired version.

Competitively Priced

Said Mike Mattei, Vice President and General Manager for Leviton’s Commercial and Industrial Division, “We are delighted to make our industry-leading EV charging solutions available for all our customer segments. We have complete confidence that residential consumers, automakers and electrical industry professionals alike will embrace these superior, competitively priced products.”

Raleigh Show

Leviton will be featuring its full line of chargers at the Plug-In 2011 Conference and Exposition in Raleigh, N.C., during the event’s Public Night on July 19 at booth #521.

The company will give a free Evr-Green™ Home Charging Station Pre-Wire System to the first 20 Plug-In 2011 attendees who order an Evr-Green 160 Level 2 charger. Both chargers and the pre-wire system have received Underwriters Laboratories listing for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) in the United States and Canada.

“We believe consumers want safe and easy to use products from a company that they can trust,” said Manoj Karwa, Director, EVSE Programs for Leviton. “Leviton has designed and developed a wide range of EVSEs, assembled in the U.S., with innovative features.”

For more information about Leviton’s line of charging devices, visit its Evr-Green minisite. To find out more about public night at the Plug-In 2011 Conference & Exposition in Raleigh, you can download or open this flyer.

160 Level 2 Home Charging Station

Photos: Leviton