What is EnergyBus?

EnergyBus is a new standard to improve compatibility of electric components in Light Electric Vehicles (LEV). It consists of a standardized hardware interface (set of plugs) and a software interface (communication protocol and energy management). This way energy and service data can be safely transfered through one plug. The communication protocol is based on CAN bus and further specializes to meet the specific needs of the LEV industry. EnergyBus is currently under development.

Who is EnergyBus Organization?

EnergyBus Organization is a association for institutions and industry representatives to work together on the development and market introduction of the EnergyBus standard. The EnergyBus Organization is based in Germany and was founded on March 19, 2007 in Taiwan.

Why EnergyBus?

• EnergyBus will improve quality, usability, and safety of light electric vehicles. The standarized hardware and software interface will easily connect batteries and chargers of different voltages from different manufacturers without causing damage. Today, without such standard, batteries are typically destroyed this way.
• Products will have a longer life time and require less maintenance.
• New technologies will be compatible to existing systems.
• New applications will be possible and product variety will grow.
• Product development will be faster and more cost-efficient. Vehicles can be offered at lower price.
• EnergyBus will be a key for LEVs to become a mass market.

Conclusion

CAN bus has revolutionized the car industry.
USB standard has revolutionized the computer industry.
Bluetooth has revolutionized the cell phone industry.
EnergyBus is expected to do the same in LEVs.