Xcel set to test plug-in hybrids, V2G
A Hybrids-Plus plug-in Toyota PriusXcel Energy is ramping up its effort to test 6 plug-in hybrid vehicles on its grid, including the impact of V2G technology. According to a recent press release, the 6 month test should begin before the end of the year.
"The goal is to determine how consumers can use the vehicles to significantly lower greenhouse gases, shore up electricity grid reliability and prove PHEVs are a viable alternative to today’s carbon-emitting cars."
Hybrids-Plus will provide 6 Ford Escape hybrid vehicles that have been converted into lithium-powered plug-in hybrid vehicles with an inverger that will interface with a V2 Green V2G Connectivity Module.
Labels: Ford Escape hybrid, hybridsplus, plug-in hybrid vehicles, v2g, v2green, xcel energy
posted by Dahcredyns at
11:43 AM
2 Comments:
how is the grid ?
According to Toyota
only nuclear and solar plants
will reduce CO2 emission.
Shift a problem ,right?rvohis
Otto,
You are absolutely right Otto, but V2G is a crucial step in this process and the grid is a cleaner, and cheaper source of power than fossil fuels. 100mpg PHEV's, V2G, Public Charging Stations, Diesel Idle Reduction will give us significant improvements in our air quality, dependence on foreign oil, and reduction of GHG emissions.
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