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

Cars That Think

They wanted to see whether an electric vehicle could feed electricity back to the grid. The company’s president, Tom Gage , dubbed the system “vehicle to grid” or V2G. Purveyors of EVs would have a new public-policy rationale backing up their market. And EV owners would become entrepreneurs, selling electricity back to the grid.

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This Dutch City Is Road-Testing Vehicle-to-Grid Tech

Cars That Think

Unlike those you may have grown accustomed to seeing, many of these stations don’t just charge electric cars—they can also send power from vehicle batteries to the local utility grid for use by homes and businesses. Debates over the feasibility and value of such vehicle-to-grid technology go back decades. This is good for the grid.

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Cyber Monday: Save up to $405 on portable power stations + more with Jackery’s Cyber Monday deals

Electrek

If you’re looking for a simple, affordable, and versatile off-grid power solution, the Cyber Monday Jackery portable power station deals have you covered.

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Stuff We Use: Under Pressure (Washers)

The Truth About Cars

Nevertheless, most gearheads tend to like keeping their ride relatively clean, explaining the sheer number (and type) of pressure washers marketed toward consumers. It’s no trouble to wash two or three cars at a time and not run out of juice, even at my notoriously leisurely pace.

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Ford unveils F-150 Lightning electric pickup; starting at $39,974; arriving in 2022

Green Car Congress

It’s quicker than a Raptor, with standard 4x4 and independent rear suspension; a power frunk, enough juice to run your house for three days or power an awesome tailgate; and it will forever improve with over-the-air updates. —Kumar Galhotra, Ford president, Americas and International Markets Group, Ford Motor Company.

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Ford, Volkswagen, and GM Explore EV-Powered Houses

Cars That Think

The general principle for bidirectional charging is EVs can either feed power from a charged vehicle back into the house (vehicle-to-home or V2H) or interact with the electric grid itself (vehicle-to-grid or V2G). The ratio of marketing and expectations to intake of real-world information is still steep.

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AI Plays Key Role in EV Charger Deployment and More

Blink Charging

Grid Management. In addition to charging station deployment, AI is also being used for electricity grid management. AI isn’t just being used for deciding the best places to install EV charging stations, though. Trip Planning.