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California May Require Bidirectional Charging EVs. That Could Save Lives

  • California officials could mandate that all new EVs sold there have bidirectional charging capabilities.
  • It could spread to other states or lead to a nationwide change in auto regulations.
  • V2L charging means EVs can support the grid during disasters or even power life-saving equipment, as we have seen from several recent natural disasters.

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