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EPISODE · Aug 10, 2026 · 10 MIN

Why is the EV battery revolution still stuck on the runway?

from Energy Future: Powering Tomorrow’s Cleaner World · host Peter Kelly-Detwiler

I have a confession to make: my past predictions about Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) and Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology have been way too optimistic.Theoretically, the opportunity is massive. We have gigawatt-hours of batteries on wheels sitting idle in driveways more than 95% of the time. In fact, right now in the United States, there are over 250,000 bidirectional-capable GM electric vehicles on the road. At 10 kW of export capacity each, that is 25 megawatts of nameplate capacity sitting on wheels at a time when data centers are fighting over every single kilowatt of grid capacity.So, why are personal EVs still completely locked out of the grid-scale energy transition?In my latest episode, I dive deep into the real-world barriers holding this technology back—and the simple truth of what utilities are doing wrong.Support the show🎙️ About Energy Future: Powering Tomorrow’s Cleaner World Hosted by Peter Kelly-Detwiler, Energy Future explores the trends, technologies, and policies driving the global clean-energy transition — from the U.S. grid and renewable markets to advanced nuclear, fusion, and EV innovation.💡 Stay Connected Subscribe wherever you listen — including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and YouTube.🌎 Learn More Visit peterkellydetwiler.com for weekly market insights, in-depth articles, and energy analysis.

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I have a confession to make: my past predictions about Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) and Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology have been way too optimistic. Theoretically, the opportunity is massive. We have gigawatt-hours of batteries on wheels sitting idle in driveways more than 95% of the time. In fact, right now in the United States, there are over 250,000 bidirectional-capable GM electric vehicles on the road. At 10 kW of export capacity each, that is 25 megawatts of nameplate capacity sitting ...

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