Intermittency Of Renewables?… Not So Much

[kristopher]

48. Interesting question

V2G is going to require a bidirectional charger (bdc), not the unidirectional ones that are standard now so it isn't like the mfg isn't going to be part of the program.
Perhaps they could warrant the batteries and recoup the cost by marketing their V2G tech in bidirectional chargers through utilities. Then it becomes part of the utilities "sign up" incentive, like a cable box.

Or through coordination between mfgs and national regulators they make being V2G compatible equipment a standard part of every EV and work out a standardized, legislated process for warranty coverage. After all, there is strong national regulator support for V2g (see that video again) so I'd guess there will at least be action in that direction.

Or, maybe warranty coverage for V2G usage is an option sold to the EV owner through dealers or sold/provided through the utility.

However, if the customer can reduce ownership cost by providing high value added grid support with Mfg Alpha's vehicle, but Mfg Omega wants to charge extra for warranty coverage or not offer coverage at all, which Mfg will have a sales advantage?


Interesting, as you said.