A Quiet War is Brewing Between AC and DC Current in Electric Vehicles
A technical standoff brewing inside electric vehicle charging infrastructure is quietly blocking one of the most promising energy opportunities available to American and European drivers alike. Until the war between AC and DC current gets settled, vehicle-to-grid technology (V2G) will remain a compelling idea that may never quite reach the people it could benefit the most. Independent analysis published in 2024 estimated that broad V2G adoption across Europe could shave roughly $109 billion from regional grid infrastructure costs. Individual drivers could generate savings worth up to $650 annually by making a parked car's stored energy available to homes or networks during high-demand periods, cutting typical charging expenses nearly…
