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Hundreds of old EV batteries have new jobs in Texas: Stabilizing the power grid

East of San Antonio in Bexar County, 500 electric vehicle batteries at the end of their automotive lives will soon be repurposed to provide energy storage for Texas’ electric grid, a California ... Read More

How EVs can fix the grid and lower your electric bill

Grist reports that EVs can enhance grid reliability and lower bills through vehicle-to-grid tech, utilizing car batteries for energy storage. Read More

Once a Gamble in the Desert, Electric Grid Batteries Are Everywhere

An early grid battery was installed in the Atacama Desert in Chile 15 years ago. Now, as prices have tumbled, they are increasingly being used around the world. Read More

Redwood Materials Raises $350 Million To Boost Electric Grid Battery Business

Redwood Materials, the leading U.S. recycler of lithium-ion batteries and a growing supplier of materials for new ones, just raised $350 million to expand its ability to supply grid-scale energy ... Read More

Switching to an electric car? Here's how long it takes to charge an electric vehicle

Electric vehicle charging speed depends on a number of factors, including the type of car and the level of charger used. Here's what to expect. Read More

How long do electric car batteries last?

Compare plans tailored to your car & budget. On average, electric vehicle (EV) batteries last one to two decades before needing replacement. Most manufacturers warranty these batteries for eight to ... Read More

Here's Where Electric Car Batteries Go After Their Lifespan Ends

What happens when the powerful battery inside an electric car reaches the end of its life? These massive lithium-ion packs, often weighing hundreds of pounds, are the beating heart of every EV. Though ... Read More

Electric car makers in China are slashing prices in an effort to boost sales

China's electric car makers are aggressively slashing prices in an effort to boost sales — and a glut of electric vehicles on the market is just part of the problem. We've been hearing a lot about the ... Read More

Gasoline vs. Electric Cars: A Plug-In Hybrid Can Give You the Best of Both Worlds

You can get the efficiency of electric driving with the peace of mind of a gas backup making the plug-in hybrid a good compromise. Despite the growing popularity of traditional electric vehicles, not ... Read More

Hundreds of old EV batteries have new jobs in Texas: Stabilizing the grid

This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. East of San Antonio in Bexar County, 500 electric vehicle batteries at the ... Read More

Hundreds of old EV batteries have new jobs in Texas: Stabilizing the power grid

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Hundreds of Old EV Batteries Have New Jobs in Texas: Stabilizing the Grid

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