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Honda joins vehicle-to-grid technology demonstration project in partnership with University of Delaware and NRG Energy

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Such a system has the potential to reduce or eliminate the fluctuation of the grid, which can occur more frequently when renewable energy sources are introduced to the grid. Electric vehicle owners potentially benefit from supporting a more stable power grid, which can lead to reduced utility costs for the vehicle owner.

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States, Cities sue EPA over Clean Power Plan rollback

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The power grid that electric vehicles plug into will get cleaner over time. A lawsuit filed Tuesday by 22 states and seven cities, in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, aims to.

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80x30: U.S. Clean Energy Standard Accelerates Transition to Renewables

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To reach the 80x30 goal, the US power grid would need to add between 60 and 80 GW of new clean power every year (double the record 35 GW of renewables added in 2020). Many US states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico already have their own goals. It may seem daunting.

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