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Germany Greenlights EV Batteries for Home Power and Grid Feed

Germany's energy regulator has issued new rules permitting electric vehicle owners to utilize their car batteries for home power or to supply electricity back to the grid. This marks a significant advancement for vehicle-to-grid technology following regulatory revisions based on industry feedback.

Germany's energy regulator on Thursday issued new rules allowing electric vehicle owners to use car batteries to power their homes or feed electricity back into the grid, marking a breakthrough for vehicle-to-grid technology after the agency revised its draft in response to industry criticism.