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PARKED EVS ARE QUIETLY TURNING INTO LOCAL GRID BATTERIES
In 2008, University of Michigan researchers won a $2 million grant to make parked EVs feed power back to the grid. 18 years later, some firms have reached commercial offerings, turning some parked cars into grid-connected batteriesIn 2008, University of Michigan researchers received a $2 million grant to test a simple premise: drawing power back from parked vehicles. ...- JSW MG Motor launches Hector Tomahawk EV, PHEV: Check price, range, featuresJSW MG Motor India has launched the Hector Tomahawk in electric and plug-in hybrid versions. These new models are available under a Battery...
- Hyundai goes big on India with 26 new models as it plots 100+ vehicle global offensiveHyundai is gearing up for an extensive expansion, aiming for over one hundred global vehicle launches and enhancements by 2030. In India, t...
- L&T wins ₹5,000-10,000 cr 'major' order to build 3 battery storage projects in Middle EastLarsen & Toubro said its renewables business has won a major order in the Middle East to develop three battery energy storage system projec...
- China's Geely used 800 engineers and AI to create a modular EV manufacturing system; Ford is now applying it in Spain, aiming to slash development time and costs by half without building the system itselfFor decades, Western automakers entered Chinese joint ventures primarily to secure access to local buyers. That dynamic has quietly inverte...
- In the 1960s, a Paradise Valley landowner acquired 2 mute swans for their beauty; by the late 1970s, they numbered 120, prompting a Yellowstone-led removal effort in 1987In Montana's Paradise Valley, the introduction of non-native mute swans, intended to enhance the scenic beauty, led to an unexpected explos...
- Shobha Karandlaje urges Governor to block Karnataka Parks Bill over 5% land-use provisionKarandlaje objected particularly to a provision allowing the state government, on the recommendation of a high-level committee, to alienate...
- In 2025, Mowi launched Chile’s first floating-solar salmon farm. 1 year later, solar and batteries cover 57% of its power needs and are expected to cut diesel use by 36,750 gallons a yearA salmon farm in southern Chile now uses floating solar panels and batteries. This system supplies approximately fifty-seven percent of the...
- Phoenix installed nine temporary shades across parks to fight extreme heat; surfaces became 46°F cooler, while adding a solar-run mister lowered air temperature by another 10°FPhoenix tested nine temporary, artist-designed shade structures across its parks in 2025 as part of an experiment to tackle extreme heat. T...
- India bets on battery storage boom to reduce solar power lossesThe current grid infrastructure is causing marked energy loss during high-demand summer periods. To combat this, developers are integrating...
- L&T wins ₹5,000-10,000 crore 'major' order to build 3 battery storage projects in Middle EastWith the recent acquisition of a major contract for three battery energy storage ventures, Larsen & Toubro is poised for expansion. This in...
- This US company is repurposing old EV batteries in Nevada to power AI data centres. This could solve one of AI’s biggest problemsA new trend is emerging as retired electric vehicle batteries are repurposed to fuel artificial intelligence data centres. Retaining consid...
- 18-year-old California student Colin Jie Chu built a model to predict EV battery health with 2.36% error. His research wins top US science award18-year-old California student Colin Jie Chu developed a model to predict the health and lifespan of electric vehicle batteries, achieving ...
- A Manhattan office building began freezing water at night; the stored ice now helps cool it during peak summer demandIn the heart of Manhattan, Eleven Madison Avenue has adopted an innovative cooling method utilizing an ice battery. This system freezes wat...
- Viral video: EV company asks hefty amount for battery repair, engineering student fixes it himself in just 2 daysA viral video claims to show an engineering student fixing a battery problem in his electric car after being quoted a high repair cost and ...
- Bain Capital looks to drive into JBM Auto’s EV business with $300 mn betBain Capital seeks significant minority or joint control in JBM Auto's electric vehicle manufacturing unit. The company, among the largest ...
- EV charging startups explore peer-to-peer solar power tradingThese companies are participating in early pilots of peer-to-peer energy trading built on the India Energy Stack, a digital energy infrastr...
- India's battery storage self-reliance a decade away amid tech, financing and execution delays: ReportIndia has just 2 GWh of commissioned cell manufacturing capacity as of 2026, against China's cumulative capacity of 2,695 GWh, the report s...
- Ola Electric unveils Shakti energy storage portfolio for homes, businesses and gridsOla Electric celebrated India's Independence Day with the introduction of its Shakti energy storage series. This groundbreaking lineup inco...
- Nikhil Kamath asks whether India should build EVs or batteries. The answer from Chinese experts may surprise youNikhil Kamath’s conversation with Chinese battery experts explores whether India should build electric vehicles or focus on batteries. The ...
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