Has anyone actually installed the Nissan V2G/V2H equipment in the US? For several years, it's been discussed, but seems still only been available in Japan (or Europe)? There is a company making a small V2H CHAdeMO unit - just not very seamless!
Some random thoughts/considerations;
- Installed, stationary battery costs (Lithium tech), based on $$/kWh, are similar to the total cost of a new Bolt
- With smart grid and smart charging - it is possible that battery degradation will not be an issue. This would of course be highly use dependent and at this time only be true for those using a small % of their EV battery and/or those at home during much of the day. However, with bi-directional energy capability at work locations, this will change dramatically (IMO).
- As 10's-100's millions of EVs (including commercial) become grid connected, with large kWh batteries, the resultant potential energy storage can provide the stabilization capabilities needed to incorporate majority renewables as energy sources - (2030?).
- Stationary, inductive charging (or similar convenient methodology) might be a necessity?
- Is the production of this massive (how do you describe 100 billion pounds?) of batteries any more ecological than burning billions of barrels of fuels - is it possible?
- Not surprising the big guys are getting into batteries.
