GM bets 250k EVs can bail out power grids strained by AI data centers
gm activated vehicle-to-grid tech for 250,000 evs to offset energy demand from ai data centers. this turns cars into mobile backup power units to stabilize the grid.
gm is turning its fleet of 250,000 electric vehicles into mobile power stations to combat the massive electricity demands of ai data centers. the automaker released a firmware update enabling these cars to send energy back to the grid via bidirectional charging, effectively using them as decentralized backup batteries. gm is running pilot programs in california and michigan to test grid balancing protocols, targeting operational status by 2030. by integrating vehicles into the energy ecosystem, gm aims to create a new revenue stream while addressing the bottleneck of power scarcity limiting ai expansion.