Q. With reference to the Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology, consider the following statements:
1.V2G enables Electric Vehicles (EVs) to act as decentralised energy storage systems by supplying electricity back to the grid when not in use.
2.Integration of EVs into the grid using V2G technology requires only unidirectional charging infrastructure.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is correct. V2G allows idle EVs to supply electricity back to the grid, turning them into decentralised battery energy storage units. This helps in grid balancing and renewable energy integration.
  • Statement 2 is incorrect. V2G requires a bi-directional charging system, which supports both charging (Grid-to-Vehicle) and discharging (Vehicle-to-Grid). Unidirectional chargers can only charge the EV and cannot send power back to the grid.

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