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TECHNOLOGY REPORT
its Powerwall, home energy management
is relatively new to automotive OEMs.
GM is now joining Ford which has its
own V2H solution for the F-150
Lightning and Kia which is partnering
with third-party charging-station company
Wallbox to bring bidirectional
charging to the EV9. Not only does this
bode well for the owners of these vehicles,
but it's also a solution for balancing
the grid during peak usage.
One of the more interesting aspects of
the transition to EVs is the potential to
use the vehicle in your driveway or garage
to power your home. Bi-directional
charging or V2H is an additional benefit
of EV ownership. With it, owners can use
the battery pack in their vehicles to run
their home. A huge benefit in areas where
blackouts are a regular occurrence.
These vehicles and their compatible
wall chargers also have the potential to
reduce a home's electric bill by charging
at night when rates are cheaper (or
via solar during the day) and discharging
into the home during peak-rate
times, at least in areas where there is
support from the electric utility for this
feature. When it works, an EV could be
a benefit to a utility, especially during
times of high electricity demand. If EVs
can be put into service to pull hundreds
or even thousands of houses off the
grid, it would reduce the need for rolling
blackouts to protect the grid.
One irony of all this is that one of the
main arguments against EVs is that they
will bring down the electrical grid. In reality,
they could be incredibly beneficial to
balancing the grid during peak usage.
As V2H continues to roll out, there
will be employment opportunities for
highly trained electricians to install
these systems. As with any product, if it
catches on with customers, manufacturing
could also ramp up. " We are launching
in five critical and key states. And as
we launch, we'll look at opportunities
GM's V2H home charger includes a 25-foot (7.6
m) cord and has a maximum charging output
of 19.2kW.
where it's necessary, " Sheffer said.
GM Energy's V2H product site is live
with step-by-step guidance to determine
the best system for your home.
Roberto Baldwin
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