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BMW Group and PG&E launching ChargeForward Phase 3 pilot; V2G testing

Green Car Congress

Now entering its third phase, ChargeForward originally launched in 2015 to test the ability of EVs to support the electric grid and provide benefits to customers through vehicle-grid-integration applications that enable smart charging and demand response.

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Advocating electric in the heartland

Electric Auto Association

These homeowners generate their electricity and many of them put energy back into the grid, and they’ve still had to pay these ridiculous charges,” said MAEAA President Al Pugsley. Clyde Schwanke’s backyard in Topeka, complete with his Nissan LEAF and Ford C=max Plugin. More recently, the gatherings have been online.

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Best speakers ever

Electric Auto Association

We filled the place, which had a 225-person capacity,” said Jerry Pohorsky, another former EVA board member who has served as EAASV chapter president for 11 of the past 13 years. “It More recently, Gage became the CEO of EVGrid , working on Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) tech. It was standing room only. Tesla licensed the technology.”

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

And personally I like better simple solutions. Once weve consolidated everything to depend on the grid, we can clean up everything by cleaning up the grid. Neutral jakem @ Apr 19th 2009 5:21PM Thats only a better solution for people who have a garage at home. Its a centralised solution. However, I dont welcome this news.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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