Used EV batteries could power vehicles, houses or even towns – if their manufacturers share vital data
Second-life EV batteries could reshape energy storage — if automakers release critical data.
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World’s biggest battery maker announces new tech, including stunning charging speed
World's biggest battery maker outdoes BYD and announces game changing batteries that can have 520 km of range added in just 5 minutes.
EV batteries may last 40 pct longer than previously thought, new study shows
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German researchers claim BYD EV batteries are more efficient than Tesla
German researchers say they have dismantled batteries from both Tesla and BYD to see what is inside and how they are made, finding that BYD’s are more efficient.
Kia partners with Wallbox to offer vehicle to home bi-directional charging
Kia EV9 owners in the US will be able to use their car to power their homes thanks to a new partnership signed with Spanish EV charger company Wallbox.
CATL and Nio plan to build world’s largest battery swapping network
Chinese new energy behemoths CATL and Nio have announced  a strategic partnership which promises to deliver the world’s largest battery swapping network for EVs.
Vehicle to Load: Why electric cars can be uncommonly useful in cyclones
While the technology may not be widely known, V2L has appeared in Australian vehicles since 2021 and can power several large appliances for long periods.Â
EV owners turn to their batteries on wheels to power homes amid Alfred blackouts
EV owners use their Nissan Leafs, MG4s, Kia EV9s, Ford Lightnings, and Hyundai Konas - among others - to keep their lights on amid widespread blackouts caused by Cyclone Alfred.