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The EU-funded EV4EU project has concluded after four years of work on bidirectional charging. Its output includes a bidirectional CCS charging prototype, open-source software for charging point operators, and four demonstrations of how electric cars can support power-system flexibility.
Renault and EDF are targeting a 2027 vehicle-to-grid offer. The planned bidirectional charging setup would let parked electric cars act as grid assets and create a potential revenue stream beyond vehicle sales.
Jefferson County Public Schools has put six electric school buses and six bidirectional chargers into service in Colorado. The rollout adds battery-electric school transport and vehicle-to-grid-capable charging infrastructure, supported by $3.4 million from Xcel Energy.