Electric Cars Report

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Toyota Motor North America and Oncor Electric Delivery, a Texas-based electric transmission and distribution company, have agreed to collaborate on a pilot project around vehicle-to-grid (V2G), a technology that allows vehicles to flow energy from their battery back onto the electric grid.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 23, 2022

The exciting potential benefits from the implementation of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technologies have been discussed for have very long time here on CleanTechnica. We are starting to see more exciting developments in the V2G space now. Recently, the first vehicle-to-grid system on NYC’s grid was launched.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Good news for Nissan LEAF owners: The automaker is approving its first vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charger for its LEAF model, meaning owners can now sell energy back to the grid. Sending energy back to the grid from your EV can help reduce utility costs during peak usage.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 25, 2024

The California Energy Commission (CEC) has awarded a $3-million grant to BorgWarner , Fermata Energy and Lion Electric to bring grid-supporting and cost-saving vehicle-to-grid (V2G) solutions to electric school buses.

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Electric Cars Report

AUGUST 23, 2022

Duke Energy and Ford Motor Company are partnering to expand vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging using the new F-150 Lightning electric truck’s rugged batteries as a workhorse at home and on the electric grid.

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Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) and Grid-to-Vehicle (G2V) are two-way communication technologies that involve the flow of electricity between electric vehicles (EVs) and the power grid. Let’s explore each in detail: Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Technology: 1.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Polestar has announced that it will create two large trial virtual power plants in California and Gothenburg, Sweden, to examine how Polestar 3’s vehicle-to-grid capability could be leveraged to help stabilize grids and earn money for EV owners while their vehicle is parked.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 26, 2024

Veolia says it intends to expand the trial to a real-world pilot program using Westminster Council waste collection vehicles. The company also says it plans to electrify its entire fleet of 1,800 refuse collection vehicles in the UK by 2040. This would allow it to provide the grid with a daily flexible power capacity of about 200 MW.

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The Driven EV News

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Enphase says it has successfully demonstrated its bidirectional EV charger to enable vehicle-to-home (V2H) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) functionality. The post Enphase rolls out vehicle to home and V2G charger technology appeared first on The Driven.

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Electrek

MAY 5, 2021

Transportation electrification and vehicle to grid (V2G) specialist Nuvve recently announced plans to implement charging hubs and offer Transportation as a Service (TaaS) to commercial fleets. This V2G hub model will utilize renewable energy and bi-directional charging to help ensure grid resiliency.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 17, 2022

Duke Energy, a North Carolina-based energy provider, is aiming to utilize the Ford F-150 Lightning to help reduce stress on the state’s energy grid. Duke Energy filed for a new pilot program that will equip 100 customer-leased EVs, including the F-150 Lightning , and use them for grid stabilization, the utility company said.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology is expected to support a cleaner, more resilient electrical grid, while enabling EV owners to save money while charging their vehicles. However, some sort of managed charging platform will be needed to match up EV owners with local utilities.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

In an announcement on Wednesday, the University of Queensland (UQ) in Australia stated that it would be recruiting Tesla owners across the globe to analyze if the all-electric vehicles’ spare battery capacity could be utilized to support the energy grid — and perhaps even power homes in the near future.

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Electrek

APRIL 8, 2022

Porsche AG is testing the possibilities of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology in its EVs, but taking it a step further. The post Porsche proves the benefits of V2G technology by pooling its EVs together to help stabilize electrical grids appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

OCTOBER 1, 2022

A new bill introduced Friday by US Senator Angus King of Maine could unlock the true potential of electric school buses and provide stability to communities in need. The BIDIRECTIONAL Act would “create a program dedicated to deploying electric school buses with bidirectional vehicle-to-grid ( V2G ) flow capability.”.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

General Motors (GM) is looking to accelerate the adoption of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities in EVs. A new partnership with San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) will investigate integrating bidirectional charging into the grid to improve energy distribution.

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Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The future of electric vehicle (EV) charging is expected to undergo significant changes and improvements. This, coupled with faster charging, would enhance the overall convenience and usability of electric vehicles. Energy Storage and Grid Integration: EVs may play a role in energy storage and grid balancing.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

million grant to a project team led by California V2G technology company The Mobility House for the installation of 12 bidirectional chargers at four California schools in the Pittsburg, Fremont and Napa unified school districts. Open standards are used throughout the vehicles, hardware and software.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 4, 2024

kW bidirectional charger that enables EV owners to use their EV batteries to power their homes (V2H) or send energy back to the grid (V2G). Quasar 2’s Power Recovery feature can automatically switch a home’s power source from the grid to an EV to provide backup power during a grid outage. Quasar 2 is an 11.5

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Teslarati

APRIL 11, 2022

Considering that electric vehicles are basically giant batteries on wheels, it is no surprise that several carmakers are exploring their potential use in vehicle-to-grid systems. Porsche’s V2G tests were conducted with grid operator TransnetBW and consulting firm Intelligent Energy System Services (IE2S).

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Electrek

DECEMBER 15, 2022

In a seemingly paradoxical change in mindset, Toyota announced a new partnership Thursday with Oncor Electric Delivery to explore the benefits of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) EV technology for drivers and the grid. The post Toyota delves into EV technology with new V2G pilot program appeared first on Electrek.

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EV Connect

JUNE 5, 2023

Much has been made of the potential for electric vehicles (EVs) to save consumers money at the pump. A 2020 Consumer Reports study , for instance, noted that EV drivers spend 60% less on average to fuel their cars than drivers of similar gas-powered vehicles. Here’s a look at how V2G works and the ROI it can bring.

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The Driven EV News

MARCH 28, 2023

A two-year vehicle-to-grid project has yielded valuable data on how best to use the technology. V2G costs are currently high but industry leaders think that's about to change. The post “An immense amount of competition:” V2G charging station costs set to plummet appeared first on The Driven.

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Electric Cars Report

MAY 24, 2023

Kia is introducing a suite of smart technologies that aim to make electric vehicle mobility more convenient, accessible, and efficient than ever before – with Kia Connect, Kia Charge and Kia Smart Charging: V1G (Automated Unidirectional Smart Charging), V2H/B (Vehicle-to-Home/Vehicle-to-Building), and V2G (vehicle-to-grid).

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Electric Cars Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

The Type A is equipped with innovative vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology that is helping students have a cleaner, more sustainable future. The V2G technology allows the school bus to serve as a […] The post BYD Unveils Type A School Bus at STN Trade Show Conference in Frisco, TX appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Electrek

JUNE 2, 2021

has announced a new collaboration with energy technology developer Romeo Power to integrate each company’s respective technologies toward accelerated vehicle-to-grid (V2G) adoption. more… The post Nuvve and Romeo Power team up to accelerate V2G integration on commercial EVs appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 26, 2022

So, he started using his Nissan LEAF with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities to store energy during the day to power the property at night — which reduces cost and even adds an extra profit stream since he can sell the excess back to the grid. However, he wanted to take it a step further.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

A new zero-emission agricultural subsidiary Gridtractor officially launched today as a tool to develop, implement, and maintain fleet electrification services for farms utilizing electric tractors and heavy farming equipment.

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Electrek

APRIL 22, 2022

To begin, We Drive Solar has equipped 25 Hyundai IONIQ 5 BEVs with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology to send power back to homes and businesses in the region during peak energy hours.

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The California Energy Commission (CEC) published a recent docket recommending widespread adoption of ISO-15118 chargers in order to support current and upcoming electric vehicle features. This includes nascent technologies such and Plug and Charge and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) capabilities.

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EV Connect

APRIL 17, 2023

is on the fast track toward electric vehicle (EV) adoption. In light of last year’s Inflation Reduction Act and the NEVI program, new data from BloomberNEF predicts that EV sales will make up more than 50% of car purchases by 2030. Can the power grid actually handle that many electric cars? grid produced in 2020.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 16, 2024

Blue Bird electric buses also come standard with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capability, which will allow the school district to potentially sell excess energy stored in school bus batteries back to electric utilities at a profit. The V2G capability will also help balance the grid. Get started here. –ad*

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

By once again acknowledging the collective voice of its reservation holder community, Sono Motors has introduced its own bidirectional wallbox AC charger for home charging, vehicle-to-grid (V2G), and vehicle-to-home (V2H) charging. All are at a more affordable price.

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Electric Vehicles India

APRIL 9, 2021

This partnership will look for the needs of commercial electric vehicle customers and create EMobility Projects in India. The collaboration between the two companies will bring a new business model such as e-mobility as a service, vehicle to grid (V2G) and integrated depot energy management. ” Ashok Leyland.

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Driivz

AUGUST 30, 2023

The good news is that smart EV charging and energy management software can control EV charging energy consumption and save on electricity bills. Utilities use incentives to shift demand from peak to non-peak times to avoid having to build new capacity, or to shift consumption to times when renewable energy is plentiful.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 27, 2024

Empowering Electric Mobility and Energy Access Beyond stabilising energy grids, batteries are revolutionising transportation through the electrification of vehicles. Electric vehicles (EVs) equipped with battery technology not only reduce emissions but also contribute to a more resilient energy ecosystem.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 5, 2024

Hyundai, Kia, and Samsung announced a partnership Thursday to expand connectivity between vehicles and in-home devices—with potential benefits for EV owners. But Hyundai also said some of these features may also be made available to existing vehicles via OTA updates or with new software added via USB.

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