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Redwood is repurposing GM’s EV batteries into energy storage

Electrek

General Motors and Redwood Materials are joining forces to take EV battery tech beyond the road and onto the grid. The two companies just signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding that sets the stage for turning both new and second-life GM batteries into energy storage systems to support the US’s rising electricity demand.

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Revealed: General Motors battery guru explains why lithium – not hydrogen – is central to our EV future

EV Central

When it comes to ubiquity, of course, we’re constantly reminded that hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe, and we know that cars with electric motors can be powered by onboard hydrogen-fed power stations. You have to separate it, and so where are you going to get the energy to separate the hydrogen? GM battery tech.

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Paired Power’s EV chargers let customers mix and match solar, storage and grid power

Charged EVs

kWh energy storage system, and one or two Level 2 5.3 Solar trackers were common when solar was expensive, but now that solar panels are inexpensive, the maintenance for the motors that move the panels is not a good idea. We took a different approach, using bifacial panels to get similar energy yields. kW EV chargers.

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Tech: Vibration Testing’s Role in Improving EV Component Longevity

Clean Fleet Report

When operating, EVs experience various vibrations, from road conditions to overall motor functioning, which may cause significant wear, breakdowns and potential safety risks before their time. Safety Regulations and Compliance The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration proposed the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No.

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Hyundai Motor Group Opens ZER01NE Fund III to Drive Future Technology Innovation with Startups

CleanTechnica EVs

ZER01NE Fund III, valued at KRW 125 billion, aims to accelerate innovation in future technologies through early-stage startup investments The fund targets startups globally that align with strategic areas like AI, robotics, cybersecurity, hydrogen and energy technologies Building on the successes of previous funds, ZER01NE Fund III is supported by.

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Future GM EVs might be able to juggle two charge ports at once

Baua Electric

General Motors is looking at different ways to utilize electric-vehicle bidirectional charging capability and multiple charge ports, a newly surfaced patent filing shows. What it could lead to is a greater flexibility for charging or discharging EVs at any given time, as energy storage devices.

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GM, Ford Tease New Game Changing LMR EV Batteries … But Where Is Waldo?

CleanTechnica EVs

LMR EV batteries shave costs on materials and other battery components, while performing as well and lasting as long as more expensive high-nickel batteries. The post GM, Ford Tease New Game Changing LMR EV Batteries … But Where Is Waldo? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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