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

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The concept behind V2G had gained traction in the late 1990s after California’s landmark zero-emission-vehicle (ZEV) mandate went into effect and compelled automakers to commercialize electric cars. And with the revival of the EV, the V2G concept was reborn. Moreover, deregulation disincentivized the construction of new power plants.

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Patent awarded for electric vehicle energy data management

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The United States Patent and Trademark Office for technology has awarded AeroVironment a patent that facilitates the optimal charging, management, maintenance and control of battery packs, chargers and electric vehicles.

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AeroVironment Awarded Patent for Electric Vehicle Energy Data Management and Control; Web-based System Solution for EV Battery Optimization

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7,444,192 ) by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for technology that facilitates the optimal charging, management, control and maintenance of battery packs, chargers and electric vehicles (EVs). (AV) has been granted a patent (no.