The U.S. auto industry and electric utilities must collaborate to address the intersection of electric vehicles and the electric grid, according to a new analysis by the Alliance for Automotive Innovation.
The report, titled “Vehicle Grid Integration: The Convergence of the Automotive and Electric Power Industries,” explores the economic and technical aspects necessary for a successful transition to electrified mobility in the U.S.It provides recommendations to utilities, regulators, and policymakers on preparing the electric grid for EVs, including rate design, managed charging, vehicle telematics capabilities, and bidirectional charging technology.John Bozzella, president and CEO, Alliance for Automotive Innovation said: “The automotive and electric power industries are converging. What does that mean? It means drivers increasingly consider electric utilities as the gateway to reliable and affordable electric mobility. But EV drivers expect no compromise transportation – with convenient, reliable and affordable EV charging. This new report is a roadmap to achieve these goals and increase policy cooperation between automakers and utilities.”
