EVs Could Bolster Strained Power Grid in the US
America’s electricity grid is quite vulnerable. Recent extreme weather events in states such as Texas and California have caused power disruptions and outages, underlying just how vulnerable the country’s grid has become. With the United States moving toward a more sustainable future, the grid is expected to take on even more pressure as thousands upon thousands of electric vehicles go online. However, automakers are working hard to ensure that electric vehicles don’t overwhelm the country’s electricity grid via the development of bidirectional charging technology. This technology allows electric vehicle batteries to discharge power back into the grid. So how exactly…