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Electric cars are able to charge and communicate bidirectionally with the electric grid at Argonne's Smart Energy Plaza. By sharing energy with the grid, these electric vehicles can be used to better handle grid loads during periods of peak demand.

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(Image by Argonne National Laboratory.)

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