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Bidirectional Charging: Unlocking the Potential of Vehicle-To-Grid (V2G) Technology in Kosovo

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|Nov 2025

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/bhee-2025-0015 | Journal eISSN: 2566-3151 | Journal ISSN: 2566-3143
Language: English
Submitted on: Nov 19, 2024
Accepted on: Mar 11, 2025
Published on: Nov 16, 2025
Published by: Bosnia and Herzegovina National Committee CIGRÉ
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 2 issues per year

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