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BMW i home energy storage system integrates 2nd-life i3 vehicle batteries

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Following in-vehicle usage, the BMW i3 battery retains most of its original capacity, thus continuing to offer years of emissions free power storage and expanding the sustainability concept beyond the individual vehicle life. These batteries were sourced from the BMW ActiveE test fleet in the US and from early BMW i3 vehicles.

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What is V2X?

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V2G: Vehicle-to-grid , where the power grid uses stored EV electricity to balance loads during high-demand periods, avoids the need to increase generation capacity to meet increased demand to power EVs. This helps balance the grid overall and, where available, takes advantage of flexible energy markets. .

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