Vehicle-Grid Integration Council and Task 53 Announce Collaboration to Advance Interoperable Bidirectional Charging Technologies

November 14, 2024

Sacramento, CA, USA / Zürich, Switzerland — The Vehicle-Grid Integration Council (VGIC) and International Energy Agency (IEA) Task 53 – Interoperability of Bidirectional Charging (INBID) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster the development and deployment of interoperable bidirectional charging technologies. This partnership underscores both organizations’ commitment to enhancing Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) systems across North America and beyond.

VGIC, a national advocacy group focused on advancing vehicle-grid integration solutions, including managed charging and bidirectional charging technologies, will collaborate with Task 53 to facilitate interoperability between electric vehicles and charging infrastructure supported by ISO 15118-20.

The collaboration aims to identify gaps in the current standards and regulations affecting interoperable bidirectional charging. This feedback will be critical in shaping the future of V2G technology. Task 53 will lead testing activities at recognized laboratories, including Argonne National Laboratories, facilitating knowledge exchange on use cases and interoperability. Both organizations will work together to promote interoperable bidirectional charging technologies through industry events, publications, and outreach efforts. Regular work sessions will be held between VGIC and Task 53 to discuss progress, share research, and explore opportunities for additional outreach.

Zach Woogen, VGIC’s Interim Executive Director, stated, “This collaboration represents a significant step toward achieving seamless integration of electric vehicles into our electric grid, ultimately leading to a more affordable, reliable, and efficient energy system.”

Bjoern Christensen from Task 53 added, “We are excited to work with VGIC to tackle interoperability challenges and drive innovation in bidirectional charging technologies.”

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About International Energy Agency (IEA)Task 53

Task 53, an International Energy Agency (IEA) initiative to facilitate interoperability between electric vehicles and charging infrastructure based on the international standard ISO 15118-20. To learn more, visit https://task53.org/.

About Vehicle-Grid Integration Council

Vehicle-Grid Integration Council (VGIC) is a national 501(c)(6) membership-based trade association committed to unlocking electric vehicles as a strategic grid resource through policy development, education, outreach, and research. VGIC is the only association dedicated to ensuring customers are recognized and compensated for the value of managed charging, bidirectional charging, and DER-paired charging to create a more affordable, reliable, and efficient electric grid. VGIC members include American Honda Motor Co., Inc., BorgWarner, Fermata Energy, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Nissan Group of North America, Bidirectional Energy, Clean Power Alliance, Customized Energy Solutions, dcbel, Eaton, Emporia, EnergyHub, ev.energy, Flux, GridBeyond, Gridwiz, Holy Cross Energy, Hoosier Energy, Hyundai Cradle, Kaluza, Landis+Gyr, Leap, Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc., Nuvve Holding Corporation, Orange Charger, Peak Power, Peninsula Clean Energy,  PowerFlex, QCells, Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Stellantis, Sumitomo Electric, Tesla, The Mobility House, Toyota Motor North America, Inc., and WeaveGrid. To learn more, visit vgicouncil.org.