Nissan uses recycled Leaf batteries for energy storage at Australian castings factory
Nissan uses recycled batteries from its Leaf EVs to store solar generated at its Victoria castings factory.
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Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
Sinopec and LG Chem to develop sodium-ion battery materials for low-speed EVs and grid
Chinese and Korean industrial giants to work together on development of sodium-ion batteries, particularly for low-speed city EV, and grid storage.
New Greenpeace flagship vessel to feature 3 MWh battery, solar, sails, and hydrogen fuel cells
The new flagship vessel for environmental campaign group Greenpeace will feature a 3 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery, as well as solar, sails, and hydrogen fuel cells.
BMW teams up with Samsung to develop solid-state battery technology
South Korean battery and electronic materials manufacturer Samsung joins efforts by BMW and US-based Solid Power to develop all-solid-state battery (ASSB) technology.
Nio reaches 90 million EV battery swaps, eyes on Australia market
They said the technology would never work, but Nio has now completed 90 million battery swaps for EVs, and has its eyes on the Australian market.
High speed test tracks, and extreme temperatures: Ensuring safety in an electric bus
The world's biggest electric bus maker goes to some extraordinary lengths, and uses some innovative tech, to ensure battery pack safety.
Tesla, BYD, Kia and Smart EVs all fall short in Australian real-world range tests
Results have been released for real-world EV range tests for five electric models from Tesla, BYD, Kia and Smart. All came up short, some more than others.
Researchers unveil method for real-time EV battery state-of-health monitoring
German researchers says they have devised a way to provide an in-depth picture of what is going on inside an EV battery, and even predict the battery cells' potential lifespan.
Volkswagen ID.3 maintains 91 pct battery capacity after 160,000 km test
A four-year endurance test shows Volkswagen’s ID.3 retains 91% battery capacity after 160,000km—boosting confidence in EV longevity and resale value.
Mercedes-Benz uses “reworked” EV batteries for electric trucks
Mercedes-Benz introduces reworked high-voltage EV battery for use in the first-generation Mercedes-Benz eActros 300/400 and the Mercedes-Benz eEconic.