Which possibility ensures load balancing and peak levelling of energy consumption?

• A. Transportation and logistics
• B. Energy and utilities
• C. Automotive
• D. Connected supply chain

Answer: (C)

The main idea is coordinating when energy is drawn from the grid to smooth out demand. The automotive path does this most directly because electric vehicles and their charging infrastructure can be managed in real time through IoT. Smart charging can schedule or throttle charging to off-peak times or during periods of high renewable generation, while vehicle-to-grid capability allows EVs to discharge energy back to the grid when peak demand hits. This combination effectively levels the load and reduces peak stress on the grid, especially for fleets or dense urban areas with many connected vehicles.

Other options describe sectors or processes that influence energy use in broader ways, but they don’t inherently provide the practical mechanism for balancing and shaving peaks like connected EV charging and V2G do.