Old Nissan Leaf EV batteries used as storage to back up Spanish coal plant
Used batteries from 48 Nissan Leaf EVs form the basis of a new storage facility that will act as a back up to a Spanish coal plant and boost grid reliability.
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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.
Jaguar I-Pace batteries repurposed in portable energy storage systems
Old Jaguar I-Pace batteries are being put to use in energy storage units by Pramac, a maker of light towers and portable and stationary generators.
Mercedes-Benz to build battery recycling plant with Australia’s Neometals
Mercedes-Benz to build its own battery recycling plant in cooperation with Primobius, a joint venture between SMS group and Australia's Neometals.
Ford F-150 Lightning to test V2G in California to boost grid reliability
Ford’s new F-150 Lightning electric utility truck will be used to explore how its V2G technology can interact with the grid to make electricity more reliable.
Aston Martin and Britishvolt to develop high-performance battery tech
Aston Martin to partner with British battery pioneer Britishvolt to jointly develop high-performance battery cells.
Atto 3 fixed pricing confirmed, as BYD gears up to power 1 million EVs a year
EV Direct confirms there will be no hiking up of or bargaining on prices for the BYD Atto 3 electric crossover.
How transitioning to EVs can mean end-to-end sustainability, according to BMW
It's not easy being 100% green, but with a bit of hard work to meet consistent sustainability milestones, it can get there, says BMW.
Do electric vehicles make fires on ships harder to put out?
The Felicity Ace is adrift with thousands of burning vehicles, some of them electric. What do we know about claims that batteries are making these fires worse.
Rivian reportedly planning EV battery pilot line in South Korea
Rivian plots development of pilot line for battery production in South Korea, local media sources say.
RMIT to lead new EV research centre to look at battery tech and grid boost
RMIT announces $5.2 million EV research centre that will focus on charging infrastructure, battery technology and how EVs can help to firm up energy security.