General Motors has activated vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging for GM Energy customers, allowing electric vehicles to send power back to homes and the electrical grid. The feature marks a significant step in EV integration with home energy systems.
GM Energy customers can now use their electric vehicles as mobile power sources during peak demand hours or outages. The V2G technology enables bidirectional charging, where cars supply electricity to residential properties or feed power into local grids.
The rollout addresses grid stability concerns and offers potential cost savings for EV owners during high-rate periods. By discharging during peak hours, owners could reduce energy bills while supporting grid infrastructure.
GM's V2G system requires compatible vehicles, home charging equipment, and grid infrastructure support. The automaker plans to expand the program as more markets develop technical standards and regulatory frameworks.
Adoption rates remain uncertain, as the technology requires consumer education and grid coordination across multiple utilities. Early participants will help determine how widely V2G adoption becomes integrated into the broader energy ecosystem.
Qualcomm has unveiled the Snapdragon Reality Elite chip, designed to power next-generation augmented and mixed reality devices with enhanced performance capabilities.
Google has begun rolling out Android 17, its latest mobile operating system update. Major artificial intelligence features will arrive later this summer.
Qualcomm is developing chips for over 40 AI-powered wearable devices, signaling the company's bet that smartphones won't remain the dominant computing platform. CEO Cristiano Amon announced the initiative Tuesday.
Intel subsidiary Mobileye announced it will launch its own robotaxi service in a U.S. city by 2027, positioning itself as both a supplier and operator in the autonomous vehicle market.