This bill requires the Secretary of Energy to develop a comprehensive roadmap for bidirectional electric vehicle charging technology within 12 months, detailing timelines, strategies, obstacles, and cost estimates for expanding this capability at slow, moderate, or fast development rates. The bill also mandates that the Secretary establish technical standards and regulations within two years requiring all new electric vehicles manufactured from model year 2027 onward to have bidirectional charging capability, with exemptions only as the Secretary determines appropriate. Manufacturers that fail to comply face civil penalties of up to $21,000 per vehicle, with a maximum of $105 million for related violations, though the Secretary can adjust penalties based on factors like business size and the severity of noncompliance. Additionally, the bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency to require states and local governments to incorporate bidirectional charging capabilities into their disaster recovery and hazard mitigation plans. Bidirectional charging allows electric vehicles to both receive power from charging stations and discharge stored energy back to the grid or other external uses, making them potentially valuable for emergency response and grid stability.
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