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Proposed California Bill SB-233 Mandates Bidirectional Charging for EVs to Advance Grid and Climate Protection

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With V2H, an EV’s battery can keep the lights on , the refrigerator running, and devices charged for up to three days in the event of a blackout. Rebates and tax credits to offset the up-front costs of buying and installing bidirectional charging equipment are also key. Vehicle-to-building works much the same way but on a larger scale.

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Volkswagen’s ID.3 debuts for the European market

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It has been externally provided with renewable energy generated by hydroelectric power stations since 2017. However, should CO 2 emissions be unavoidable along the supply chain, these will be compensated by investments in climate protection projects. The Saxon Volkswagen plant is the pilot factory for the ID.3.

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Audi & Hager Group investigating bidirectional charging at home

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As this proportion grows, however, the basic dilemma associated with these renewable energy sources remains: first, electricity cannot always be supplied when it is required and second, on sunny days and in high-wind conditions, there is often a lack of capacity for storing the energy generated.

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Volkswagen’s first two production battery-electric vehicles debut at Frankfurt

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When the car is not in use or in the event of a crash, power from the battery is automatically cut off. Anyone buying an electrically powered Volkswagen can order a charging facility along with the car: in cooperation with Bosch Automotive Service Solutions, Volkswagen is offering a complete package of wall box and installation.