Next-Gen EVs Need Clear Descriptions to Inform Regulatory Processes
With electric vehicles entering the market in the near future expected to do far more than provide clean transportation, they will need clear descriptions to inform regulatory processes. Future models can charge from the grid and send power back, enabling owners to run their homes during blackouts or supply electricity when grid capacity is low. Such technology could strengthen electrical networks, smooth renewable energy fluctuations, and cut household energy costs. However, regulatory confusion risks derailing the benefits of bidirectional charging before they materialize. Vague interconnection rules for bidirectional EV charging create the primary obstacle. Many jurisdictions define any vehicle with…
