ABSTRACT
This chapter describes inspect the issue of load management in regard to the application of electric vehicles (EV) charge and discharge requirements. It discusses the interconnection properties of EVs and the smart grid in the wireless domain. The chapter provides an enumeration of medium access control protocol considerations that points toward a better supporting layer for the vehicle-to-grid (V2G) operations. V2G integration requires the establishment of common standards for smart grids. The participation of the vehicle in the V2G service that can provide demand peak shifting would be a win-win schema for both the vehicle owners and the power grid providers. The V2G applications can be placed within the map of communication requirements of the smart grid. Challenges to a V2G transition include battery technology evolution and the high initial costs compared to conventional vehicles. The diversity and flexibility of V2G communication networks also pose challenges to the architecture.
