'The technology is here today': Is electric vehicle-to-grid capability the future for battery cars?

Cecilia Keating
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Results of world’s largest V2G trial suggest EV drivers can save £725 off annual electricity bills - but steep hardware costs remain major barrier to mass adoption

A three-year electric vehicle-to-grid technology trial led by OVO Energy has helped EV drivers shave hundreds of pounds off their annual energy bills by enabling them to sell power stored on their car...

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