General Motors CompanyGM announced a software update enabling vehicle-to-grid power sales, a new technology development.
General Motors announced a software update that will allow certain U.S. electric vehicle owners to transmit power back to the electric grid. The update expands the existing vehicle-to-home system, which already lets EVs supply residential power during blackouts, to a vehicle-to-grid model where owners can sell electricity to utility companies during periods of high demand, with GM taking a portion of those payments. Aseem Kapur, Chief Revenue Officer of GM Energy, said the company is in talks with about ten utilities and expects the commercial rollout to begin in the coming months, initially focusing on Texas and California. A separate localized pilot initiative with DTE Energy is also underway in Michigan. The move highlights a broader industry trend of automakers like Ford following Tesla's lead in the energy sector.
General Motors CompanyGM announced a software update enabling vehicle-to-grid power sales, a new technology development.
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DTE Energy CompanyDTE Energy is partnering with GM on a localized pilot, potentially increasing demand for its grid services.