Batteries

NIO opens first battery swap station in Denmark

NIO opens first battery swap station in Denmark

Chinese electric car maker Nio unveils its first battery swap station in Denmark, but its European plans are running behind schedule.
EV battery recycler hits 95% recovery rate in world-first collection program

EV battery recycler hits 95% recovery rate in world-first collection program

EV battery recycler founded by former Tesla chief technology officer reveals big success in first program aiming for “truly circular economy”.
Tesla flags V2G for its EVs in two years, but Musk says it’s not that useful

Tesla flags V2G for its EVs in two years, but Musk says it’s not that useful

Tesla says it may include V2G technology within next few years on its EVs, but Musk doesn’t think many people will use bi-directional charging to power their homes.
Honda strikes deal to secure recycled lithium-ion batteries for its electric cars

Honda strikes deal to secure recycled lithium-ion batteries for its electric cars

Honda signs deal to secure recycled batteries for use in the electric cars it build.
US clean technology vortex pulls Tesla battery production away from Europe

US clean technology vortex pulls Tesla battery production away from Europe

Tesla relocating its battery production to the US is a great loss for Europe but is a clear sign that the Inflation Reduction Act is working. How will Europe respond?
Australian battery company Magnis secures landmark deal to supply Tesla

Australian battery company Magnis secures landmark deal to supply Tesla

Australian battery materials company Magnis secures landmark supply deal with electric vehicle maker Tesla.
Can I use my EV as a battery on wheels to power my off-grid home?

Can I use my EV as a battery on wheels to power my off-grid home?

I want to give fossil fuels the finger, emphatically, permanently and with indescribable satisfaction, with an off-grid home and an electric vehicle to act as a battery on wheels.
1300 recycled electric vehicle batteries used for biggest grid-scale storage system of its kind

1300 recycled electric vehicle batteries used for biggest grid-scale storage system of its kind

Over 1000 repurposed Nissan Leaf and Honda EV batteries are being used in a grid-scale battery system in California, the largest of its kind in the world.