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DTE Energy, Stellantis, PNNL, Keysight Technologies, Siemens/Heliox and other industry participants collaborate on standards-based V2G interoperability demonstrations
DETROIT/YPSILANTI, Mich. — October 12, 2026 — Smart Grid Observer (SGO) today announced that two End-to-End Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Testbeds — one focused on AC V2G and the other on DC V2G — will be demonstrated in conjunction with the 8th V2G Business, Policy & Technology Forum, taking place October 27–29, 2026 at the American Center for Mobility in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
The Testbed initiative brings together utilities, automakers, charging technology providers, laboratories, test and measurement companies, cybersecurity specialists and other V2G stakeholders to demonstrate how the components required to deliver grid services from electric vehicles can operate together across the full utility-to-vehicle communications chain.
The AC V2G End-to-End Testbed includes participation from:
- DTE Energy
- AmpVerve
- Emporia
- Keysight Technologies
- Stellantis
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
- Pacific Power Source
- DigiCert
The DC V2G End-to-End Testbed includes participation from:
- DTE Energy
- Voltra
- Heliox/Siemens
- Pacific Power Source
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
- Keysight Technologies
- DigiCert
Developed in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and with support from CharIN Global, the initiative is focused on demonstrating and validating independent components involved in standards-conformant, end-to-end operation of the V2G communications chain.
A central objective is to establish a standards-based, interoperable demonstration environment that can help advance repeatable methods for evaluating V2G communications, interconnection, cybersecurity and system behavior. The Testbeds are designed to support development of the procedures and capabilities needed for future interoperability and conformance testing as the V2G industry moves toward larger-scale commercial deployment.
The AC and DC systems will provide complementary demonstrations of the communications and power-flow pathways involved in delivering grid services from EVs. The Testbed architecture is designed to accommodate simulated and emulated components as well as actual devices and systems, allowing participants to examine different configurations across the end-to-end V2G ecosystem.
Technical work associated with the Testbeds will include evaluation of communications and interoperability involving technologies and standards such as ISO 15118-20, IEEE 2030.5/CSIP, SAE J3072, OCPP and related grid-interconnection and cybersecurity requirements.
During the October 27–29 event, Forum attendees will have an opportunity to see the Testbeds in operation and learn directly from participating organizations about the technical challenges, interoperability requirements and lessons emerging from the project.
“The V2G industry has made tremendous progress developing the individual technologies and standards required for bidirectional charging,” said Daniel Coran, Program Manager of the V2G Business, Policy & Technology Forum. “The next challenge is demonstrating how these elements work together from end to end. Bringing the AC and DC ecosystems together in working Testbeds gives the industry an opportunity to identify gaps, learn from actual system integration and help move toward more standard-conformant approaches to interoperability and conformance testing.”
The Testbed project is part of a broader technical program at the Fall 2026 V2G Forum examining the policies, standards, technologies, utility requirements and business models needed to move vehicle-grid integration from demonstrations toward scalable deployment.
More information on the End-to-End Testbed project is available at:
V2G End-to-End Testbed:
https://v2gforum-sgo.com/end-to-end-testbed
Pre-Conference “Introduction to V2G” Basics Class
The Forum this year will also offer a three-hour Pre-Conference Basics Class: Introduction to V2G on Monday, October 26, from 2:00–5:00 p.m.
Designed for attendees seeking a practical grounding in V2G and bidirectional charging before the main Forum begins, the class will examine the technology, standards, communications protocols, certification requirements, policy frameworks and electricity-market considerations needed to enable V2G deployment at scale.
The program will include Tim Zgonena, Principal Engineer at UL, addressing technical standards, certification requirements and communications protocols involved in creating complete bidirectional charging systems, and Steve Letendre, PhD, Senior Advisor to the Vehicle-Grid Integration Council (VGIC) and Founder and Editor of V2G News, addressing the policy, regulatory and market frameworks needed to unlock the energy-storage potential of parked EVs.
The Basics Class will be held October 26 from 2:00–5:00 p.m. and requires separate registration. The registration fee is $250.
Pre-Conference Basics Class information:
https://v2gforum-sgo.com/pre-conference-basics-class
About the V2G Business, Policy & Technology Forum
The V2G Business, Policy & Technology Forum brings together utilities, automakers, charging providers, technology companies, national laboratories, regulators, standards organizations and other stakeholders working to advance vehicle-grid integration and bidirectional charging. The Fall 2026 Forum will take place October 27–29, 2026 at the American Center for Mobility in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
The program combines strategic discussion of V2G business models, policy and utility programs with detailed examination of interoperability, standards, communications, cybersecurity, testing and real-world deployment.
Event information:
https://v2gforum-sgo.com/
Media / Event Contact:
Daniel Coran
Smart Grid Observer
dcoran@smartgridobserver.com
