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- 1EV drivers name the car upgrades they want most▼EV drivers name the car upgrades they want most, from battery preconditioning to backup power
A new survey of electric vehicle drivers has identified the features owners most want added to their cars. Top requests include battery preconditioning to improve charging speed and range in cold weather, and bidirectional charging that lets vehicles supply backup power to homes during outages. The findings point to where drivers feel current EV technology still falls short, and what manufacturers may need to prioritise in future models to win over buyers.
- 2Dutch parliament demands bidirectional charging as standard for new EVs●De Tweede Kamer heeft met 113 stemmen een motie aangenomen die de regering vraagt bidirectioneel laden via het Europese
The Dutch Tweede Kamer has adopted a motion by 113 votes calling on the government to push bidirectional charging as a standard for new electric cars via the European action plan for electrification. With bidirectional charging, an electric car can not only draw power but also feed electricity back to the grid or a home. Supporters see it as a way to ease pressure on the power grid and make better use of renewable energy.