Ford and Microsoft Team Up on EV Recharging

Ford Microsoft EV Charging Station

Ford Motor Co. and Microsoft Corp will offer an online application designed to help owners of Ford plug-in vehicles manage home electricity use while the vehicles recharge.

Microsoft Hohm will be offered to Ford car owners for free, the two companies said at the New York auto show today. Ford will introduce five electric vehicles by 2013.

Ford's CEO Alan Mulally said the goal is "to make electric vehicles viable,charging affordable and interaction with the electric grid smarter."

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