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Technology that allows electric vehicles to communicate and send electricity to the grid could help to provide power when it is needed most. Credit: Patrick T. Fallon/AFP/Getty
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The power demand of electric vehicles (EVs) can place a heavy burden on electrical grids — but with some clever technology, EVs could also be the grid’s saving grace.
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doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-026-01110-w
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