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Energy Rationing Token (ERT)
A government-issued digital token system that provides access to limited energy resources. Individuals and businesses submit energy consumption requests which are then are evaluated by a AI to regulate access to critical energy resources. The tokens determine access to EV charging and data usage, enforced through smart meters and digital IDs.

Future Scenarios that inspired this product idea

Data centers use vehicle-to-grid technology, where electric vehicles parked at the facility serve both as transportation and a backup energy source.
Extrapolated from How To Leverage Modular Data Centers To Improve Global Infrastructure - Forbes

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