Western Power Distribution seeks 100 drivers for electric vehicle-to-grid trial

Michael Holder
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EV drivers in Midlands, South Wales and South West England offered free smart charger installation to take part in trial

One hundred electric vehicle drivers are being recruited across the Midlands, South West England, and South Wales to take part in the next phase of a vehicle-to-grid (V2G) trial announced this week by...

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