Electric Vehicles (EV) may soon be used for more than just saving gas. Through smart grid technology, utilities anticipate EVs will also be able to accommodate peak demand times by powering homes.

A demonstration at the Georgian College Auto Show, in Barrie, Ontario, depicts the integration of electric vehicles into the home by converting energy stored in the car’s batteries to residential use through a system called Vehicle to Home (V2H). The exhibition, run by Nissan and PowerStream, shows how an electric vehicle can power the home, via the Nissan/PowerStream V2H system demonstrates leading-edge technologies and the future capabilities of Smart Grid and the benefit to consumers.

via EV’s Eyed for Powering Homes.

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