Automakers explore using EV batteries to store excess renewable energy and connect cars to the grid for energy system support.

Electric car batteries could aid the grid, reduce utility bills, and lower lease payments for car owners. Automakers like Ford, GM, and BMW explore using EV batteries to store excess renewable energy, acting as intermediaries between car owners and power suppliers. By connecting millions of cars to the grid, this could create a large energy system that supports fluctuations in power supply and demand.

June 05, 2024
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