What's the electrical STD connector used over your place...

Hi to all E.S. members, wishing you all the best in 2012 (and many electrified adventures)

Starting next month our local hydro electric company (Hydro-Quebec) will start installing all over our province (Quebec, Canada) some charging point service offering recharge for electric car, scooter and electric bike… it is about time!

Most of the facilities will be public places such as hardware stores, groceries, restaurants and some hotels.

Standard connector to be used for recharge : (SAE J 1772)
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/1c/SAE_J1772_plug_and_receptacle.jpg
http://www.hydroquebec.com/electrification-transport/images/nouvelles/borne-chargepoint-lrg.jpg

Standard receptable that will be used on every vehicle (either directly or with adapter) :
http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:...jcUcT9Q2chALVSkFVip6gAjMMP5DxOyQF2P9x5qZmWJTQ

Remote station will be delivering 120V, 240V and 400V
http://www.hydroquebec.com/transportation-electrification/charging-time.html

EV updates:
http://www.hydroquebec.com/transportation-electrification/index.html

Cells development:
http://www.hydroquebec.com/transportation-electrification/battery-materials.html

Thank you all for sharing and supporting your technical skills to the novice people... it is very appreciated!

I am glad you asked this question

Related:
Electric vehicle battery
SAE J1772

With regards to the connector: The Charging specification was redefined in 2009:

• AC Level 1: 120 V, Single phase, 16 A = 1.92kW (common hair dryer)
• AC Level 2: 240 V, Split phase, 32 A (2001) & 80 A (2009) = 7.68kW & 19.2kW repectively

Distantly related:
In North America, RV parks use 30A and 50A connectors specified by NEMA;

• 30A = NEMA TT-30
• 50A = NEMA 14-50

30A & 50A together.

Energized, KF