Comments on: Ford Launches Vehicle-to-Grid Software Trial for Plug-in Hybrids http://gigaom.com/cleantech/ford-launches-vehicle-to-grid-software-trial-for-plug-in-hybrids/ Sun, 27 May 2012 04:22:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: From Research to Reality: Using Electric Vehicles to Regulate the Grid http://gigaom.com/cleantech/ford-launches-vehicle-to-grid-software-trial-for-plug-in-hybrids/#comment-26042 Thu, 13 May 2010 23:32:58 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=39394#comment-26042 [...] too. Conglomerate GE recently linked up with auto maker Nissan and startup Juice Technologies. Ford has been demoing its V2G technology in recent [...]

]]> By: Ford Aims to Connect Its Plug-In Cars with Smart Meters by 2015 http://gigaom.com/cleantech/ford-launches-vehicle-to-grid-software-trial-for-plug-in-hybrids/#comment-26041 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:55:15 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=39394#comment-26041 [...] two months ago, Ford Motor launched a trial of a software system meant to enable communication between its plug-in vehicles and the power grid, by way of smart [...]

]]> By: 8 iPhone Apps for Car 2.0 http://gigaom.com/cleantech/ford-launches-vehicle-to-grid-software-trial-for-plug-in-hybrids/#comment-26040 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:40:05 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=39394#comment-26040 [...] Could eventually support communication between plug-in vehicles and the electrical grid via smart meters (now in demo stage). [...]

]]> By: hsr0601 http://gigaom.com/cleantech/ford-launches-vehicle-to-grid-software-trial-for-plug-in-hybrids/#comment-26039 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:56:24 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=39394#comment-26039 The vehicle-to-grid communication technology is helping the battery serve as a storage to prevent the costly blackout standing at about $90 to 100bn per year. That means utilities are shedding cost for additional storage facilities and ratepayers are selling electricity for peak hours so that EVs can make more economic sense, as we know.

It is also in the best interest of electricity utilities that EVs are going mainstream, thereby they need to put in charge stands where needed around highways, major roads with card readers or cell phone tech.

]]> By: 13 Electric Car Smart Charging Players to Watch http://gigaom.com/cleantech/ford-launches-vehicle-to-grid-software-trial-for-plug-in-hybrids/#comment-26038 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:48:00 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=39394#comment-26038 [...] announced plans this month to test the system in 21 Ford Escape plug-in hybrids over the next three years, starting with a [...]

]]> By: Two Cents Per Mile http://gigaom.com/cleantech/ford-launches-vehicle-to-grid-software-trial-for-plug-in-hybrids/#comment-26037 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:15:56 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=39394#comment-26037 this is just one more news article that disproves another baseless myth about electric vehicles- not to mention that as the demand for electricity grows, so will the grid. Electric cars are safe, clean, and efficient. And, with electric cars we can save our economy (using domestic energy, lowering our trade deficit, building jobs), while also helping reduce pollution. Electric cars are the future- as soon as affordable ones are on the market. For an insightful, readable, and eye-opening introduction to the benefits and history of electric cars, I recommend the book “Two Cents Per Mile” by Nevres Cefo. Did you know that electric cars have been driving on u.s. roads for over a decade? (check out the Toyota RAV4-ev!). Check out http://www.twocentspermile.com and http://bit.ly/2centsbook to learn more

]]> By: The Daily Five: Thursday, 20 August, 2009 | EcoTech Daily http://gigaom.com/cleantech/ford-launches-vehicle-to-grid-software-trial-for-plug-in-hybrids/#comment-26036 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:02:18 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=39394#comment-26036 [...] Ford Unveils Vehicle-to-Grid Software. Ford, which has partnered with utilities the Electric Power Research Institute and the Department of Energy, pulled back the curtain on a 3-year demonstration project to test out vehicle-to-grid software for plug-in hybrid vehicles. Coolness ensues… [...]

]]> By: Jim http://gigaom.com/cleantech/ford-launches-vehicle-to-grid-software-trial-for-plug-in-hybrids/#comment-26035 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:53:19 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=39394#comment-26035 Marc,

It would be great if that’s the case, but I just don’t believe EESTOR.
If it was true, it would change EVERYTHING, not just automobiles or V2G. If EESTOR was true, we’d likely not even need a grid in the sense we have one today.

But again, I’m not holding my breath. I think they made a mistake in assessing their technology and have not come clean about this. A few others have figured out what probably happened:

http://theeestory.com/topics/2740

]]> By: Marc http://gigaom.com/cleantech/ford-launches-vehicle-to-grid-software-trial-for-plug-in-hybrids/#comment-26034 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:06:58 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=39394#comment-26034 Jim,

Check out ZENN and Eestor. They are about to go public with a new ultra-capacitor battery that is cheaper to produce, quicker to charge, and totally outperforms any lithium-ion based battery being conceived of today.

This is the game changer that will make Vehicle-to-Grid happen.

]]> By: Jim http://gigaom.com/cleantech/ford-launches-vehicle-to-grid-software-trial-for-plug-in-hybrids/#comment-26033 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:01:24 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=39394#comment-26033 Vehicle-to-Grid (electric cars temporarily storing renewable energy) will likely never happen. When Gioia says 2020, she’s saying “never”, but in a polite way. Power stored and used in that manner would simply be too expensive, unless batteries become much less expensive and more longer living.

Instead, a bunch of plugged-in vehicles could form a sheddable load which could allow for more intermittent renewable sources on the grid with less destabilization. That would still be pretty good.

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