Tata Curvv.EV Turns Into A Makeshift Generator In New Video
A Tata Curvv. EV owner surprised the internet by using his V2L charging model to pump water in a pit made of plastic sheets for construction purposes.
While Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) charging has multiple use cases, the feature hasn't been explored enough in the automobile industry. Tata Nexon EV was one of the first electric vehicles that came with a V2L charging model, before it was also incorporated in the Tata Curvv. EV. Now, a video shared online has highlighted the V2L's multi-benefits facility, as seen in the Tata Curvv.EV was seen powering a 1hp water pump at a farm in India.
For beginners, V2L is the technology that helps you use the EV to charge electric tools or gadgets. It comes to your rescue during power outages, emergencies and other scenarios and can reduce reliance on fossil fuel-powered generators and inverters.
Curvv.EV Parking
In the video, one can see a Curvv.EV is parked on a curb. The vehicle has a V2L adapter plugged into its charging port. An electric pump connected to the Tata Cruzz.EV is turned on, which is pumping water from under the ground into a small reservoir. A pit has been designed by the user with plastic sheets spread across to store water that the vehicle's engine is pumping. By the looks of it, the water is being used for cement creation and construction purposes.
The person who is filming the video moves closer to the EV and shows how the water is flowing smoothly with V2L in action. They also claim the vehicle's AC is working at the same time. However, they may have heard the vehicle's battery cooling system working and mistaken it for the AC's sound. As is known, for V2L or even V2V charging facilities, electric vehicles use their battery cooling systems to maintain an optimum temperature range.
Energy Mechanism
The flow of electrical energy, both during charging and discharging, causes the production of heat inside the vehicle. It makes it necessary for efficient and strong cooling systems to be in place for all EVs when they operate on V2L and V2V powering structures. Often, such vehicles have liquid-to-air or liquid-to-liquid heat exchangers installed.
The video grabbed the attention of internet users, who couldn't help but smile watching this Curvv.EV owners pump water by employing the V2L charging. While most manufacturers demonstrate V2L capacity by powering camping equipment, this owner flexed his by pumping water in a pit aimed at storing water for construction purposes.
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