This collaborative effort aims to research sustainable energy solutions and provide local energy grid resilience , /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor North America (Toyota) and local energy utility Pepco are working together on vehicle-to-grid (V2G) research for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) using a This collaborative effort will explore bidirectional power flow technology that will allow BEV owners to not only charge their vehicle's battery but also send power back to the local energy grid. V2G technology has the potential to support and provide benefits to customers through improved energy reliability and resilience, the integration of renewables, and the possibility of reduced electricity costs. This collaboration aims to understand the needs of EV owners through their charging habits and vehicle usage, which will be crucial in driving widespread adoption of V2G technology.
Nearly 80 percent of owners currently charge their EVs at home overnight when demand for energy is lower. With bidirectional capability, these vehicles could send power back to the local energy grid during peak demand hours or at other critical times, such as severe weather. "Bidirectional charging is a great way for customers to leverage their electric vehicles in a way that supports the grids and their home electricity ecosystem," said , group vice president, Toyota EV Charging Solutions.
"Working with Pepco will help us understand charging and discharging use-cases, which will ultimately benefit our cus.