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Nissan Joins ChargeScape Network

Nissan announced it is joining the ChargeScape network, the alliance created last fall by three of its competitors, Ford, Honda and BMW.

ChargeScape has developed a unique platform that links electricity suppliers, automakers and EV owners, helping to manage energy consumption, and it is active in the U.S. and Canada. The software went live in September and wirelessly integrates vehicles into the power grid, improving grid stability and saving vehicles owners money on charging fees, according to the company.

Nissan's news comes as one of the most important events in the electric vehicle sector, the Battery Show, made its debut yesterday, October 7.

In taking a 25-percent stake in ChargeScape, Nissan becomes a full partner. Once the deal is finalized, the Japanese automaker says it will begin offering ChargeScape services to EV owners in the U.S. and Canada.

Among the features offered by the system, users can choose to interrupt charging when demand for electricity is high and the grid is close to capacity. They can also use the software to feed electricity they don't need back into the grid, further reducing recharging costs.

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