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ARENA backs 130-vehicle V2G trial in ACT Government fleet

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First reported by AutoTalk Australia · 1 November at 4:41 pm

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Industry trade: 1

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AutoTalk AustraliaIndustry trade1 November at 4:41 pm

ARENA backs 130-vehicle V2G trial in ACT Government fleet

ARENA has committed $4 million to JET Charge's REVS2 project, which will put up to 130 EVs and bidirectional chargers into the ACT Government fleet.

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← Newsroom/EVs & hybridsPolicy & safety

ARENA backs 130-vehicle V2G trial in ACT Government fleet

Compiled by ADME Newsroom from 1 source

First reported by AutoTalk Australia · 1 November at 4:41 pm

Who's covering this — 1 article

Industry trade: 1

Image: AutoTalk Australia

The quick read

ARENA has committed $4 million to JET Charge's REVS2 project
The project will put up to 130 EVs and bidirectional chargers into the ACT Government fleet
The trial involves vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology
The project is backed by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)

For dealers: Australian dealers should take note of the growing investment in EV technology and infrastructure, particularly in government fleets

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ADME commentary

The ADME angle

The commitment of $4 million to the REVS2 project by ARENA is a significant investment in EV technology and infrastructure, and it has major implications for the future of electric vehicles in Australia

What it means for government fleets

The fact that the ACT Government fleet is involved in this trial suggests that government fleets are likely to be early adopters of EV technology, and this could have a ripple effect on the broader market

The use of bidirectional chargers and V2G technology in this trial is particularly noteworthy, as it allows vehicles to not only charge from the grid but also feed energy back into the grid

Impact on the broader market

As government fleets begin to adopt EV technology, it is likely to drive demand for EVs and create new opportunities for dealers to sell and service these vehicles

The involvement of JET Charge in this project also highlights the importance of charging infrastructure in supporting the adoption of EVs, and dealers should be thinking about how they can provide charging solutions for their customers

Action for dealers

One decisive action a dealer could take this week is to research and reach out to local government fleets to explore potential opportunities for supplying EVs and providing charging infrastructure, and to start thinking about how they can position themselves to take advantage of the growing demand for EVs

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