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Your Tesla Could Make Your Toast. Why Doesn’t It?
Discharge from your idle EV’s battery into the power grid would go a long way to cleaner energy.
Unlocking the full potential of EV batteries.
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One of the most important technologies for a clean power grid is sitting idle in your garage.
That’s because electric cars aren’t just vehicles — they’re batteries as well. Unlocking their full potential could speed the integration of more wind and solar into the world's electricity networks. Petty regulations, corporate timidity, and a shortage of key components are holding that back.