VPP is at least a 10-year old notion. A country like the one I am living in, already has put this in practice. As a matter of fact, it is encouraged by our government. That Tesla created itself a great basis to work from (EVs, batteries and solar panels) in the U.S. says more of the typical laziness of utility companies. I have often stated, that since a Next-Gen EV ought to be some sort of smart-appliance on wheels for mobility purposes, energy companies should become more involved with bringing those — “more General Electric than General Motors, more Panasonic than Tesla itself”.