Electronic payment system will protect the privacy of customers recharging their electric vehicles

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 - 08:01 in Physics & Chemistry

Electric vehicles are becoming more popular due to their environmental credentials and relatively low running costs. However, most existing electric vehicles need to be recharged every 100 to 150 kilometers, with each recharge potentially exposing information related to a customer's payment and location. Now, researchers at A*STAR have described a new system that would allow quick and easy money transfers at electric vehicle charging stations, without jeopardizing customer privacy.

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