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Re:Tesla's batteries aim to rework the math for electric car... by malchow on Thursday May 14, 2020 @12:45PM (#23181834)
Look at the software defined intelligent power inversion pioneered by Enphase (https://enphase.com). These systems will ultimately be the lynchpin of the dream-world you describe, which I very much believe will come to pass. You'll even be able to connect to neighbors.

Disclosure: we're investors and I'm on the board.

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Re:Tesla's batteries aim to rework the math for electric car... by thoraway1010 on Thursday May 14, 2020 @01:09PM (#23182189)
Fantastic. The thing is a 100kwh in a car battery is a fantastic amount of power - our condo ranges from 50kwh to 125kwh usage per month.

I would love if my smart charger could be wired with a transfer for switch or similar to send 40Amps back into the house. This would make a major difference in the decision to buy an EV.

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Re:Tesla's batteries aim to rework the math for electric car... by malchow on Thursday May 14, 2020 @02:15PM (#23183249)
Imagine also load balancing if, say, 3 of your immediate neighbors have EVs or home batteries.
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