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Ford F-150 Lightnings are powering the grid in first residential V2G pilot https://arstechni.ca/c3nu #bidirectionalcharging #FordF-150Lightning #vehicletogrid #SunRun #Cars #V2G

Ford F-150 Lightnings are powering the grid in first residential V2G pilot

Sunrun, Ford, and BGE started the vehicle-to-grid test in July.

Ars Technica

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Auscandoc Oct 31, 2024

“Boosting #RenewableEnergy integration: #BidirectionalCharging could enable an additional 430 GW of #solar PV capacity by 2040, nearly doubling the current EU capacity.

Reduced storage needs: the need for stationary #battery storage could be cut by up 92% in 2040, while backup power plant capacity could be reduced by 126 GW.”

Auscandoc Oct 31, 2024

Batteries on wheels: the untapped potential… | Transport & Environment https://www.transportenvironment.org/articles/batteries-on-wheels-the-untapped-potential-of-ev-batteries “By 2040, widespread adoption of #BidirectionalCharging could reduce annual energy system costs across the EU, by 8.6%, amounting to €22.2 billion in savings per year. Even by 2030, savings of 5.5% or €9.7 billion annually are projected…

#EVs as a major power resource by 2040: EVs could contribute up to 9% of Europe's annual power supply, becoming the 4th largest power supplier.”

Batteries on wheels: the untapped potential of EVs

A Fraunhofer study for T&E outlines the potential economic benefits of 'vehicles to grid' technology.

Transport & Environment

Henri Horn Oct 4, 2024

It seems that Chinese electric vehicles are not only cheaper but also technically more advanced than European/German EVs since they often enable #bidirectionalCharging.

It would be short sighted and against free market principles to limit imports that are cheaper and superior, and could help stabilise the electric grid.

#BiDiReady

https://www.wiwo.de/technologie/mobilitaet/elektromobilitaet-so-wird-das-e-auto-zum-stromspeicher/30023522.html

WirtschaftsWoche

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CelloMom On Cars Oct 1, 2024

Bidirectional charging may be required on #EVs soon due to new CA law

"Widespread use of #BidirectionalCharging could lead to huge benefits for efficiency, grid resiliency, and enable much greater penetration of renewable electricity generation."

https://electrek.co/2024/09/28/bidirectional-charging-may-be-required-on-evs-soon-due-to-new-ca-law/
#V2G

Bidirectional charging may be required on EVs soon due to new CA law

Gov. Newsom signed a bill into law which will allow the CEC to require grid-saving bidirectional charging on EVs when it deems appropriate.

Electrek

Cecelia Aug 16, 2024

#SB59, California Senator Skinner’s bill to unlock the bidirectional charging of electric vehicles, has passed out of Appropriations! Next stop: the Assembly floor. Show your support by contacting your Assemblymember here: https://theclimatecenter.org/SB-59

#ElectricVehicles #BidirectionalCharging #California

SB 59 (Skinner) Bidirectional Electric Vehicle Charging - The Climate Center

SB 59 — introduced by Senator Nancy Skinner and sponsored by The Climate Center, Union of Concerned Scientists, and NUVVE — aims to unlock the potential for California’s millions of electric vehicles to shore up the electric grid, power homes during outages, and lower energy bills for Californians. The bill would authorize the California Air ... Read more

The Climate Center

Futurride Feb 14, 2024

XCharge NA to build Level 3 EV charging superhub in Texas
The installation at Watters Creek Village in the Dallas area will soon be the largest of a new non-Tesla DC fast-charging hub, according to the maker of the Net Zero Series EV charger said to be the first truly battery-integrated EV charger in the U.S. with bi-directional grid support.
#Allen #batteryintegratedEVcharger #bidirectionalcharging #Dal

https://futurride.com/2024/02/14/xcharge-na-to-build-level-3-ev-charging-superhub-in-texas/

XCharge NA to build Level 3 EV charging superhub in Texas

The installation at Watters Creek Village in the Dallas area will soon be the largest of a new non-Tesla DC fast-charging hub, according to the maker of the Net Zero Series EV charger said to be the first truly battery-integrated EV charger in the U.S. with bi-directional grid support.

Futurride

Futurride Dec 5, 2023

Tesla delivers first Cybertrucks
Shorter, lower, wider, and $20,000-$30,000 more expensive than the Cybertruck previewed in 2019, the new truck is packed with innovations including “an all-new” user interface and Tesla firsts of bi-directional charging, steer-by-wire, rear steering, and 48-V low-voltage electrical system.
#48volt #Austin #bidirectionalcharging #CybertruckAllWheelDrive #CybertruckBasecamp #CybertruckCyberbeas

https://futurride.com/2023/12/02/tesla-delivers-first-cybertrucks/

Tesla delivers first Cybertrucks

Shorter, lower, wider, and $20,000-$30,000 more expensive than the Cybertruck previewed in 2019, the new truck is packed with innovations including “an all-new” user interface and Tesla firsts of bi-directional charging, steer-by-wire, rear steering, and 48-V low-voltage electrical system.

Futurride

sgt1372 Oct 30, 2023

#EV #BiDirectionalCharging

I was interested in getting a F150 Lightning because of its bidirectional charging capabilities but the cost of the truck and the cost of the Ford's Charging Station (already included if you get the extended range Lightning) and Ford's Home Integration system plus the cost of upgrading your electrical panel (if necessary) to 100 amps could cost $10-15k on top of the typical $80-100k asking price for the truck. So, I decided to pass on that idea. LOL! 😉

https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2022-ford-f-150-lightning-yearlong-review-update-1-sunrun-backup-power/

However, there's still hope that more affordable bi-directional EV charging will become available sooner or later as the following article suggests:

https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/features/what-if-your-ev-could-power-your-home-during-a-blackout/

It’ll Cost Us $18K to Power a House With Our Ford F-150 Lightning

The trials and tribulations of getting Ford’s Charge Station Pro bidirectional home charger to provide backup power.

MotorTrend

Hari Tulsidas Sep 6, 2023

Electric cars can power homes with bi-directional charging, a technology that allows energy to flow both ways between the car and the grid. This can reduce the reliance on fossil fuels and save money on electricity bills, especially when using renewable sources. Electric cars can also act as backup generators in case of power outages, providing security and comfort. #BiDirectionalCharging #ElectricCars #PowerHomes https://wealthofgeeks.com/electr-car-power-home/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=HariTulsidas%2Fmagazine%2FArchetypes

New Technology Allows Electric Cars to Power Homes, 'Energy Storage on Wheels' | Wealth of Geeks

September 4, 2023 Bidirectional charging is a new, cutting-edge technology that allows you to power your home with the energy stored in the batteries of your

Wealth of Geeks