; and (bb) charging the battery using smart charging; and (III) enabling the entity to reposition the battery into stationary use after the battery has served the expected life of the battery in mobility use; (xv) to develop a methodology for modeling load increases expected from electrifying the transportation sector; and (xvi) to investigate the deployment of electric vehicle technologies and charging infrastructure within scalable and integrated energy management systems as part of community energy infrastructure development. (B) Consultation As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, in carrying out the activities under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall consult with stakeholders, including— (i) vehicle manufacturers, including— (I) manufacturers of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles; and (II) transit vehicle manufacturers; (ii) electric utilities, such as investor-owned electric utilities, publicly owned electric utilities, and electric cooperatives; (iii) third-party energy service providers; (iv) transit agencies; (v) fleet operators; (vi) private companies, including energy technology manufacturers and battery manufacturers; (vii) other Federal agencies; (viii) the National Laboratories; (ix) States; (x) Tribal governments; (xi) units of local government; (xii) nonprofit organizations; (xiii) institutions of higher education; (xiv) electric vehicle supply equipment and charging infrastructure manufacturers