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What is V2H?

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An appropriate energy metering system A way to disconnect the home breaker panel from the electrical grid, a process called “islanding,” when the home is receiving power from the EV A connection between the bi-directional charger and the home’s entry panel, which requires installation by a licensed electrician Will V2H degrade the EV battery?

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Mercedes-Benz F125!: fuel cell plug-in hybrid with Li-sulfur battery and structure integrated hydrogen storage with MOFs

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In the new Mercedes-Benz research vehicle, the fuel cell stack is centrally located under the hood at the front, while the compact electric motors are installed near the wheels in the front and rear axle areas. The connecting elements between these nodal points are formed by organic molecules known as Linkers. Click to enlarge.

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Volkswagen showcases inductive charging w/ “power lift”, autonomous and semi-autonomous capabilities & gesture control at CES

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At the 2015 CES in Las Vegas, Volkswagen is showcasing the ongoing development of more connected, more intelligent vehicles by demonstrating four main aspects of emerging mobility technology: computer-controlled drive systems; app and smartphone integration; intuitive vehicle operation; and autonomous and semi-autonomous driving.

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Ford and Microsoft Partnering on EV Smart Charging

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The announcement in New York was more about the partnership between Ford and Microsoft in this area than about the vehicle implementation specifics (which are still pretty sparse publicly), said Ed Pleet, Ford product and business development manager for the Connected Services group. We’re not ready to announce a vehicle solution yet.

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More details about California’s proposal requiring bidirectional charging capabilities for all EVs

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A handful of bidirectional-capable EVs are available today, and automakers are quickly implementing the technology. Last year, we only had about six buses that were connected at Cajon Valley Union School District , so we had a few tens of kilowatts of capacity that we were able to dispatch. That’s one way. That’s our product.

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Volkswagen of America debuts 2016 Passat; 38 mpg highway from the 1.8 TSI

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liter gasoline VR6—as well as a strong suite of new connectivity and driver assistance features. This led to Volkswagen’s admission that it had designed and installed the software defeat device, according to the NOV. The 2016 Passat is planned to be available in the United States with three powertrains: the 1.8-liter

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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We are suggesting that the variation in power and energy from renewable sources can be managed much more easily and economically with the batteries in PHEVs when they are plugged into the grid with a low power connection. Today, the utilization factor (UF) of the grid, its energy-carrying capacity, is very low. Or their UF=10% to 15%.

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