Department of Energy’s Vehicle-to-Everything Initiative Gains Momentum with Fresh Alliances

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proudly announces the third round of signatories to the Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), demonstrating the ongoing commitment and collaboration between the public and private sectors in fostering innovative vehicle technologies. 

The latest signatories to the V2X MOU are Sunnova, Weavegrid, Wallbox, Peak Power, Phoenix Motorcars, Patero, the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), and the Vehicle Grid Integration Council (VGIC). 

Rima Oueid, DOE’s V2X MOU lead and Commercialization Executive in DOE’s Office of Technology Transitions (OTT), also added, "This cohort further highlights the scale and potential impact that bidirectional electric vehicles can provide. Our diverse partners include virtual power plant providers eager to aggregate and harness the immense capacity potential of electric vehicles to provide power and services to the grid. This would enable non-wire alternatives that could help remedy or defer otherwise expensive utility infrastructure upgrades while optimizing for renewable energy to charge these EVs. We are also exploring cutting-edge technologies like post-quantum cryptography to secure electric vehicles and their charging equipment. Our system will be more dynamic and complex, but it will also be cleaner, more resilient, secure, and affordable if we harmonize energy and transport by continuing to be thoughtful in our collaborations and investments." 

These new signatories bring valuable expertise and capabilities that are crucial to the evolution of V2X technologies. With their participation, the V2X MOU is poised to accelerate the development of vehicle-to-grid technologies and establish a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable energy infrastructure. 

"V2X continues to gain strong momentum with the entrance of these esteemed organizations into our V2X MOU family," said Dr. Vanessa Z. Chan, DOE Chief Commercialization Officer and Director of the Office of Technology Transitions (OTT). "Their participation exemplifies the rich diversity and talent within the industry. We are collaboratively stepping into the future of transportation and energy, fortifying our nation's grid, and driving towards a more sustainable environment."

As a leading Energy as a Service (EaaS) provider, Sunnova is excited to collaborate with the U.S. Department of Energy and industry leaders on the Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) initiative. We are committed to accelerating the adoption of V2X solutions, not only in homes but also in businesses and communities, "said Shankar Achanta, Vice President of Hardware Products and Systems Engineering at Sunnova. "By combining Sunnova's industry-leading EaaS offerings with V2X technologies, we can empower energy consumers with resiliency and economic control while simultaneously providing crucial support to the grid. This collaboration signifies our dedication to driving a more sustainable and efficient energy future, where homes and businesses play an active role in electrifying and optimizing the grid. 

"As a global leader in bidirectional EV charging, Wallbox is proud to join the U.S. Department of Energy's Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) collaborative alongside industry leaders to help accelerate development and deployment of the technology," said Enric Asunción, CEO of Wallbox. "V2X charging has the potential to enable a new energy paradigm by offering cost savings for everyday customers, facilitating the adoption of electric vehicles, and helping build the infrastructure required for a climate resilient future." 

"Peak Power is honored to be a part of the Department of Energy's V2X MOU. We're excited to share our expertise in bidirectional electric vehicles, both in the development of vehicle-grid integration software and in their real-world operation. We look forward to learning from innovative cross-industry collaborators and building the next generation of sustainable transportation and grid infrastructure system, " said Matthew Sachs, CSO at Peak Power. 

"The transition to electric mobility relies on an affordable and resilient grid," said Apoorv Bhargava, CEO and co-founder of WeaveGrid. "As a software company that builds data products to enable increased adoption of electric vehicles, WeaveGrid is excited to join the collaboration with the DOE, utilities, automakers, and other respected signatories to help advance V2X initiatives nationwide. We believe that V2X efforts play an important role in ensuring our electric and transportation systems are clean, reliable, and affordable." 

"As one of the pioneers in battery electric drivetrain technology, and with over two decades of experience in the zero-emission drivetrain industry, Phoenix Motorcars is excited to be in collaboration with the Department of Energy and its partners to demonstrate V2X technology in the medium-duty electric vehicle market. With our partnership with Fermata Energy and with over 4 million miles driven on our zero emission vehicles, we are proud to lead the way in the medium duty V2X mission to create a sustainable future with our battery electric and emission-free vehicles, as well as the capability to further create grid resiliency for communities across the U.S." said Thomas Allen, Vice President of Sales, Phoenix Motorcars. 

“The Nation's anticipated 30 million electric vehicles (EVs) will form a National energy storage asset by 2030—an asset that becomes a critical power source during regional and National crises. It is important that this asset be protected against cyber terrorists," said Crick Waters, CEO of Patero. "Patero, whose mission is to protect critical infrastructure from cyber attacks today and in the quantum future, is pleased to work in partnership with V2X MOU membership to this end." 

Britta Gross, Director of Transportation at EPRI, added, "System-wide collaboration, coordination, and standardization are critical to achieving orderly integration and at-scale deployment of vehicle-grid integration technologies benefiting the customer and the grid. EPRI is pleased to support this multi-stakeholder initiative that will accelerate the public benefits of electrification." 

"Vehicle-Grid Integration Council (VGIC) is a 501(c)6 member-based advocacy group committed to advancing the role of EVs and vehicle-grid integration through policy development, education, outreach, and research. VGIC aims to ensure the value from flexible EV charging and discharging is recognized and compensated to achieve a more reliable, affordable, and efficient electric grid. VGIC looks forward to supporting the wide array of stakeholders collaborating to scale V2X strategies across the U.S. The V2X MOU continues to mark a turning point and a critical next step to elevating V2X use cases." 

The combined efforts of the participants in the V2X MOU continue to shape the future of transportation and energy systems in the United States and around the world, enhancing grid reliability and promoting economic growth and environmental sustainability. 

Participants in the V2X MOU include DOE’s Offices of Vehicle Technologies, Electricity, Technology Transitions, and Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response, as well as The California Energy Commission, The California Public Utilities Commission, The City of Lancaster and City of Lancaster Community Choice Aggregator, The City of Los Angeles, Fermata Energy, First Student, Ford Motor Company, General Motors LLC, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers– Chapter 11, Lion Electric Inc., Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Lucid Group, Inc. (Lucid Motors), the National Electrical Contractors Association – Los Angeles, Nissan, Nuvve Holding Corp., Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Rhombus, Sacramento Municipal Utility District, San Diego Gas & Electric, Southern California Edison, Zeem Solutions, Blue Bird, Honda, New Hampshire Electric Cooperative, Shell, and Revel, Stellantis, Sunnova, Weavegrid, Wallbox, Peak Power, Phoenix Motorcars, Patero, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), and Vehicle Grid Integration Council (VGIC). 

For more information or to learn how to partner with us, please contact Rima Oueid, DOE’s V2X MOU lead and OTT Commercialization Executive: [email protected]. 

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