Scania demonstrated vehicle-to-grid (V2G) functionality for heavy-duty battery-electric trucks using the Megawatt Charging System (MCS), highlighting how commercial EVs could support grid operations while parked at depot charging sites. The … [Read more...]
Part II: How V2G systems are moving into real-world deployment
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) systems are beginning to move beyond pilot programs as utilities and fleet operators explore how electric vehicles (EVs) can function as distributed energy assets. But scaling bidirectional charging also introduces challenges … [Read more...]
Part I: What will it take to scale V2G infrastructure?
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology has long been positioned as a way to turn electric vehicles into distributed energy assets, capable of supporting grid stability, demand response, and energy storage. However, despite years of development, large-scale … [Read more...]
Grid-connected bidirectional EV charging system enables V2H and V2G operation
The Mobility House and Wallbox have installed and interconnected a Quasar 2 bidirectional charger in a San Diego County home. The system allows a Kia EV9 to charge and discharge in a grid-parallel configuration with export capability, meaning it … [Read more...]
Integrating EVs into energy systems through bidirectional charging
Sigenergy and The Mobility House Energy have jointly released a whitepaper titled “Fundamentals and Applications of Bi-Directional Charging.” The new whitepaper examines the role of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) and broader Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) … [Read more...]
Xos to rollout V2G capabilities across its commercial platforms
Xos, Inc. announced that vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capability will enter production in April 2026 on a major electric school bus platform in North America. The technology enables bidirectional charging, allowing electric vehicles (EVs) to return stored … [Read more...]
Advances the development of bidirectional EV charging
Enphase Energy recently provided an update on the continued development of its IQ Bidirectional EV Charging Platform, highlighting progress toward a globally scalable architecture, successful interoperability demonstrations, and ongoing validation … [Read more...]
Study models bidirectional EV charging performance across diverse US grids
New research from the University of Michigan, conducted in collaboration with Ford Motor Co., provides one of the most detailed, geographically resolved analyses to date of vehicle-to-home (V2H) energy systems in the United States. The study … [Read more...]
How bidirectional charging turns EVs into energy assets
Bidirectional charging is redefining the boundary between electric vehicles (EVs) and the grid. Once seen solely as energy consumers, EVs are now becoming distributed energy resources capable of powering homes, supporting grids, and enhancing energy … [Read more...]
Why residual current monitoring is critical for ac charging in EVs
With the increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the US, charging infrastructure is continuing to evolve, bringing new use cases along with it. A notable example is Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X), where unused energy stored in the EV can be … [Read more...]