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Researchers at CU Denver are studying how bidirectional EV charging could help power the grid and save consumers money.

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Researchers study how bidirectional EV charging could help power the grid

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Researchers at the University of Colorado Denver have embarked on a study to investigate the viability of bidirectional electric vehicle (EV) charging, also known as two-way charging. The solution could provide energy to the grid when it is needed most and save consumers money. “This concept is very similar to Airbnb. If you have a space that you actually don’t use, why don’t you just rent it out and generate money out of it,” said Moatassem Abdallah, an associate professor at CU Denver’s civil engineering department. “So it’s the same concept with electric vehicles, if you have your vehicle just…

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The EPA is reducing its annual standard for soot levels in a move it says will save thousands of lives, but also cost businesses millions.

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EPA says soot rule will save thousands of lives, but cost businesses millions
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Elon Musk believes Chinese automakers will ‘demolish’ competitors
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US and EU playing catch up to China’s lead in EV charging infrastructure
CES 2024, billed as the most powerful tech event world, provided a glimpse into the potential innovations that could shape the EV landscape.

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Biden administration weighs tariff increase on Chinese-made EVs
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