Microsoft and Ford announced on Wednesday that they will be working on the Hohm energy management system to be installed in forthcoming electric cars. This software will enable consumers to determine the best times for recharging their electric cars in order to save on electricity bills and battery drain whenever possible. With the upswing in electric and electric hybrid cars expected in the following years, the electric companies will start seeing surges in power usage that have never been seen before.
Software to Tell you When to Re-charge Car
If the power companies start getting unexpected surges in power usage there could be potential issues that will cause power outages and sweeping blackouts, especially if everyone is trying to charge their car at the same time. This software will determine when the best time to charge your own car according to the amount of power usage being instigated across the electric grid in your area.

Microsoft and Ford have stated that they will be working closely with utility and municipal power companies to ensure that you are getting the best charge for the lowest possible price to help clean up the ever increasing carbon footprint that has invaded us over the last decade. Not only will this help with any environmental issues from the use of fossil fuels, but you will be able to get a higher amount of mileage between charges, and that is a great improvement as well. The fact that a major technology company such as Microsoft is coming together with one of the world’s largest vehicle producers is saying quite a lot for our times.