Polestar Puts Data Security First as It Prepares Bidirectional Charging Technology
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Car maker Polestar is focusing on privacy and data security as it prepares to roll out new bidirectional charging technology in Australia. Scott Maynard, the managing director of Polestar Australia, says these issues are a priority for the brand.
Bidirectional charging, also called vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging, allows an electric vehicle to do more than receive power. It can also send electricity from its battery back to the power grid or to a home. This means a car could be used as a small energy store, which may help households and the wider electricity system manage demand.
However, the technology depends on a constant connection between the vehicle, the charger and the energy network. Mr Maynard's comments suggest that Polestar is aware of the questions this raises about how personal and operational data is collected, stored and protected. For many customers, knowing that their information is secure is an important part of trusting new connected technology.
Polestar has not yet fully launched the V2G system in Australia, and the company's plans are still being developed. The brand's focus on data protection shows that security is being considered alongside the technical features of the product. As more electric vehicles are sold in Australia, the way car makers handle energy and personal data is likely to remain an important topic for buyers and regulators.
Sources: CarExpert
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