Thanks to these vehicles’ potential as energy storage plants, however, they could be part of the solutionWe’ve all heard it. They don’t provide so-called ‘baseload’ electricity – always on, 24/7 – in the same way that conventional power plants can. Hence the appeal of ‘baseload’ gas, coal or nuclear plants, which can be brought into play to match demand. All this, too, at a time when there’s growing pressure to decarbonise power supplies in order to hit climate targets. It’s a virtuous spiral, and it’s just beginning.” Illustrations: Ibrahim RayintakathThree ways to shift the V2G revolution into high gear 1.