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False Starts: The Story of Vehicle-to-Grid Power

Cars That Think

They wanted to see whether an electric vehicle could feed electricity back to the grid. The company’s president, Tom Gage , dubbed the system “vehicle to grid” or V2G. And EV owners would become entrepreneurs, selling electricity back to the grid. And indeed, that’s how promoters of vehicle-to-grid technology perceive the EV.

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This Dutch City Is Road-Testing Vehicle-to-Grid Tech

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Unlike those you may have grown accustomed to seeing, many of these stations don’t just charge electric cars—they can also send power from vehicle batteries to the local utility grid for use by homes and businesses. Debates over the feasibility and value of such vehicle-to-grid technology go back decades.

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Lessons from a year with solar power

EV Info

It was one year ago that we decided to add solar panels to our roof. In other words, power is energy per unit of time. Power is watts. In March 2020 we installed 9 solar panels an inverter and 2 battery packs. Panels: JA Solar black. Simply put the more sun the more power. Energy is watt-hours.

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Anker Solix F3800 and Home Power Panel create an accessible whole-home backup solution

Baua Electric

Recharging the Anker Solix F3800 Charging a large power station may seem like it would take days, but with up to 2,400W solar input, the F3800 can go from 0-80% in just 1.5 With 1,800W AC input, charging from the grid doesn’t have to take long, either. It can then be used to power the home during low solar power situations.

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Gear up for outdoor adventures with BLUETTI’s huge spring sale

Baua Electric

Plus BLUETTI is unleashing extra-special deals on two solar-powered newcomers. It’s time to gear up and hit the road to beat the summer rush, whether that’s van life, glamping, RV camping, or more rugged, off-grid experiences. The 2,048Wh battery can be recharged in just two hours using the 1,200W solar charger.

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Ford, Volkswagen, and GM Explore EV-Powered Houses

Cars That Think

Starting this year, thousands of battery-powered electric drive Volkswagen vehicles capable of both loading and offloading current—bidirectional charging, as industry calls it—have been rolling off production lines in eastern Germany. Volkswagen's current ID models with 77 kWh battery option now come ready for bidirectional charging.

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How To Survive the Winter Driving an EV

Clean Fleet Report

To maximize performance and ensure your EV is always ready for the road, it’s essential to remain vigilant about keeping the battery charged. One way to do this is to park your car in a sunny spot while it’s not in use – solar heat helps maintain your battery and warm up the interior at the same time.

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