Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2016

In 2011, batteries which were previously used in the MINI E test fleet were successfully implemented in a stationary project. In 2013, BMW and the University of San Diego installed a micro grid application with Battery 2nd Life MINI E batteries. BMW i 360° Electric.

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Energy Storage BMW Energy Batteries 210

Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2017

In addition, the battery storage contributes to the improvement of the network quality and the more efficient use of the existing network structure. Other possible applications would be electricity storage in private households. Energy storage and grid stability are the major topics of the new energy world.

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Wind BMW Li-ion Mini E 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2015

The program also includes a “second life” for used MINI E batteries, repurposing these batteries into a stationary solar-powered electric storage system located at the BMW Technology Office in Mountain View, California.

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BMW Grid Power Grid Mini E 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 5, 2015

In the managed charge pilot program, select BMW i3 owners will allow PG&E to request a delay in the charging of their vehicles by up to an hour, when grid loads are at their peak. EV battery “second life” system using MINI E vehicle batteries.

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Grid BMW Las Vegas Charging 150