Ev Owners Are Using Their Trucks' Giant Batteries to Prevent Blackouts
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Electric vehicle owners are using their trucks' batteries to supply power back to the grid, helping prevent blackouts during peak demand periods, and the community generally views this development positively.
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3 months ago
What generous folk, giving back like this... Can't think of a better way than personal electricity arbitrage to run a grid. Could this be in Texas by any chance?
bookofjoeAuthor
3 months ago
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