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This bill requires the Secretary of Energy to develop a comprehensive National Electric Vehicle Bidirectional Charging Roadmap within 12 months of enactment, which will outline strategies, timelines, and cost estimates for increasing bidirectional charging technologies. The bill defines bidirectional charging as the ability of an electric vehicle to both receive and provide energy through specialized charging equipment. Within two years, the Secretary must establish technical standards for electric vehicle manufacturers and mandate that all new electric vehicles (including light-duty vehicles and school buses) manufactured from model year 2029 onwards be capable of bidirectional charging, with potential exemptions. The bill also includes civil penalty provisions for non-compliance, with penalties up to $21,000 per violation and a maximum of $105,000,000 for related violations, with the Secretary having discretion to compromise penalty amounts based on factors like violation severity and business impact. Additionally, the bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency to update disaster recovery plans to incorporate bidirectional charging capabilities, potentially enhancing energy resilience during emergencies. The legislation aims to standardize and promote the development of electric vehicle technology that can serve not just as transportation but also as potential mobile power sources.

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