National Drive Electric Week
Maximizing the Value of Electric Vehicles
San Luis Obispo, CA
Sep 27, 2022
| Note: | This is an online only event with no physical location. |
| Day: | Tuesday, September 27, 2022 NOTE: this event has already happened, find current-year events on the Attend page. |
| Time: | 12:00 - 1:30 pm PDT |
| Audience: | San Luis Obispo, CA, Local Area |
| Panelists: | Jacob Mathews, Ford Motor Company; Josh Honeycutt, California Public Utilities Commission; Keil Pratt, California Energy Commission |
| Host: | Uniting the Central Coast for Action/SLO Climate Coalition |
| Recording: | view the recorded presentation. |
| Topics: | Battery Technology Energy Grid Solar and EVs Workplace Charging |
Event Report
photo by: Jacob Mathews Jacob Mathews (upper right) presented Ford's approach to EV-grid integration which includes the Intelligent Backup Power system that is optional with the new Ford F-150 Lightning. |
Event Description
Attend this second of two webinars on V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) technology.
Is California ready for the influx of EVs?
- Electric vehicle manufacturers are introducing new electric versions of popular vehicles.
- Beginning in 2035, EVs will be the only new cars to be sold in California.
- The Inflation Reduction Act is promoting the adoption of electric vehicles.
- The California grid is struggling to cope with unusually high heat.
Will electric vehicles be a blessing or a curse to the grid? What role can EVs play in our energy future?
Part 2 will focus on what key California agencies are doing to overcome the regulatory and technological barriers to widespread implementation of V2X. Representatives from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), the California Energy Commission (CEC), and Ford Motors will discuss what they are currently doing to advance this effort and how individuals, businesses, and government entities can and must play a role.
Registered Attendees
There are currently 77 attendees registered.
Owners of These Vehicles Have Registered To Attend
| Vehicle | Registered |
| Chevrolet Bolt | 5 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 3 |
| Kia Niro Electric | 2 |
| Nissan Leaf (2011-2017) | 2 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 2 |
| Tesla Model S | 2 |
| Tesla Model Y | 2 |
| BMW i3 REx | 1 |
| Chevrolet Volt | 1 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 1 |
| Nissan Leaf (2018+) | 1 |
| Toyota RAV4 EV (1997-2003) | 1 |
| Toyota RAV4 Prime 4WD/AWD | 1 |
| Volkswagen e-Golf | 1 |
| 14 Models | 25 |
Registered attendees report 714,818 electric miles driven.
