From todays "Brussels News"...
EEC Propose change to 60Hz, 110V
The EEC Commission has proposed that member states begin research in to the feasibility of changing the frequency of the mains frequency from 50Hz to
60Hz and from 240V to 110V by 2008. A spokesperson, who didn't want to be named, said: "Such a move would make it much easier for products made in Europe to be sold in the USA and other countries that use the 60Hz, 110V system". The public however may not be so happy as many existing appliances would need adaptors or adjusting to handle the change. "Many people still remember the problems that were caused in the UK by the change from coal to natural gas" said a spokesperson for the Consumer Association.