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The keys to the first Chevrolet Volt haven't even landed in their owner's pocket yet, and General Motors is already looking to what will happen to the vehicle's batteries at the end of the EV's life cycle. As it turns out, those cells may play a part in upping the efficiency of the electrical grid in America. GM has signed a memorandum of understanding with ABB Group aimed at developing new projects just for the Volt batteries after they've lived out their useful lives in the extended-range EV, and the two companies believe the cells will still have the ability to effectively store energy even after they've done a tour of duty on the road.
According to GM's press release, ABB Group is the world's largest supplier of power grid systems, so the company ought to know a thing or two about storing electricity. If all goes to plan, the recycled Volt batteries may be used for everything from storing energy from renewable sources like wind, solar or hydro plants, to serving as backup power solutions for communities. Hit the jump to take a look at the press release.
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[Source: General Motors]Continue reading GM studying what Volt batteries can be used for after you're done with them
GM studying what Volt batteries can be used for after you're done with them originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 21 Sep 2010 10:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The keys to the first Chevrolet Volt haven't even landed in their owner's pocket yet, and General Motors is already looking to what will happen to the vehicle's batteries at the end of the EV's life cycle. As it turns out, those cells may play a part in upping the efficiency of the electrical grid in America. GM has signed a memorandum of understanding with ABB Group aimed at developing new projects just for the Volt batteries after they've lived out their useful lives in the extended-range EV, and the two companies believe the cells will still have the ability to effectively store energy even after they've done a tour of duty on the road.
According to GM's press release, ABB Group is the world's largest supplier of power grid systems, so the company ought to know a thing or two about storing electricity. If all goes to plan, the recycled Volt batteries may be used for everything from storing energy from renewable sources like wind, solar or hydro plants, to serving as backup power solutions for communities. Hit the jump to take a look at the press release.
Gallery: Quick Spin: 2011 Chevrolet Volt
[Source: General Motors]Continue reading GM studying what Volt batteries can be used for after you're done with them
GM studying what Volt batteries can be used for after you're done with them originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 21 Sep 2010 10:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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