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PG&E to offer US’ first vehicle-to-grid export rate for commercial electric vehicles

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Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has received approval to establish the nation’s first vehicle-to-grid (V2G) export compensation mechanism for commercial electric vehicle (EV) charging customers in its California service area. —Aaron August, PG&E Vice President, Utility Partnerships and Innovation.

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Harnessing energy from idle electric vehicles to replenish the power grid

Innovation News Network

University of Waterloo harnessing the power of idled electric vehicles to recharge the power grid in Canada. The post Harnessing energy from idle electric vehicles to replenish the power grid appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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BorgWarner on track for ~$3.7B of electric vehicle revenue by 2025

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billion of electric vehicle revenue by 2025. The company now expects its 2022 electric vehicle revenue to grow to approximately $850 million—more than double what it was in 2021. Target markets include depots for electric buses and trucks, with a focus on the North American market.

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USA’s 1st Vehicle-To-Grid Export Rate For Commercial Electric Vehicles

CleanTechnica EVs

A groundbreaking settlement agreement between Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and the Vehicle-Grid Integration Council (VGIC), Electrify America LLC, and the Public Advocates Office at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).

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Electric Vehicles & The Utility Grid — A Match Made In Heaven

CleanTechnica EVs

Some people are scared that electric vehicles will crash the utility grid. In two recent reports, researchers debunk such nonsense.

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Electric Vehicles Play a Surprising Role in Supporting Grid Resiliency

CleanTechnica EVs

NREL Research Highlights Vehicle-to-Grid Charging Benefits for Drivers and Utilities, Widespread electrification initiatives

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How Will the Electric Grid Handle 100% Electric Vehicles? (Part 1)

CleanTechnica EVs

Handling a 100% electric vehicle (EV) scenario will require significant upgrades and modifications to the existing electric grid, but how much? And how does that compare to historic grid growth?

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