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kristopher

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7. 20K avg /yr X 8 years = 160,000 miles.

Reply to madokie (Reply #5)

Sun Apr 28, 2013, 03:13 PM

Apr 2013

What you think probably isn't going to influence the adoption of this technology. The economic case for it is strong, both from the car owner's interests and the grid operator's interest.

It is still a fledgling technology, but there aren't any real technological obstacles in the way. We'll have to see what happens, won't we?

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Testing for V2G goes to next level [View all] kristopher Apr 2013 OP

What is in it for the owners of the EV's madokie Apr 2013 #1

1) Batteries are expected to outlast the cars by a wide margin kristopher Apr 2013 #2

I guess that would be assuming that the batteries madokie Apr 2013 #3

A couple of your fundamental facts are not accurate. kristopher Apr 2013 #4

Where do you get the 8 years part madokie Apr 2013 #5

20K avg /yr X 8 years = 160,000 miles. kristopher Apr 2013 #7

A 10 yr lifespan under normal usage, but not with V2G included NickB79 Apr 2013 #6

True. kristopher Apr 2013 #8