GM Energy Adds Vehicle-to-Grid Support and Sodium-Ion Battery Partnership
GM Energy announced vehicle-to-grid capability for its electric vehicles and a sodium-ion battery development deal. The moves target grid stability amid rising data-center demand.
Ars TechnicaGM Energy now supports vehicle-to-grid power flow in addition to vehicle-to-home use. The company said more than 250,000 of its electric vehicles already have the required hardware. The grid service will launch with utilities PG&E in California and DTE Energy in Michigan. GM stated that bidirectional charging is intended to ease pressure on electric infrastructure from data centers.
GM also announced a partnership with Peak Energy to develop sodium-ion batteries for stationary grid storage. The company said the chemistry targets lower-cost, large-scale installations.
A GM Energy vice president said the company simplified setup after pilot programs showed friction slowed adoption. The executive added that ease of use and speed of rollout remain priorities for future customers. The company continues to offer electric vehicles across its brands while expanding energy products.
