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Grid on wheels (University of Delaware)

Summary

Small-scale V2G demonstration claimed to be a first in the world field test of V2G technology. The test involved commercially leasing the Evs for a two year period to participating companies, as a follow on to an earlier pilot run by UoD using 7 vehicles. Objectives included demonstration of the use case over a wider range of driving patterns.

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United States (US)

North America

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Timespan

2012 Fill 1Created with Sketch. 2014

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Chargers

15

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Lead partner

EVgo

  • Auto Port
  • Milbank Manufacturing
  • EV Grid
  • BMW
  • PJM
  • Delmarva Power

Focus: Technical & Commercial

Segment: Commercial

Charging location: Home, Public & Work

Tech: BMW Mini E "Level 2" charging station (capable of charging at a rate of c. 30 miles of range per hour). Bidirectional chargers

Charger Type: Unknown

Services

  • Frequency
    Response
  • Reserve
  • Arbitrage
  • Distribution
    Services
  • Time shifting
    for energy users
  • Emergency
    back-up

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