Redwood Materials is giving old EV batteries a second life as microgrids

Redwood Materials is giving old EV batteries a second life as microgrids

Redwood Materials is repurposing old EV batteries into energy storage systems that cost “substantially less” than brand new storage projects, the company said Thursday. The electric vehicle battery recycling and manufacturing venture, which was founded by Tesla’s former chief technologist, has created a new division called Redwood Energy to manage these projects. The aim is to divert “depreciated but functional” EV batteries from the recycling stream and repurpose them into “low-cost...
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This battery recycling company is now cleaning up AI data centers

This battery recycling company is now cleaning up AI data centers

Redwood Materials plans to repurpose EV batteries to build renewable-powered microgrids. Redwood Materials unveiled its first microgrid, at its headquarters in the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center.Courtesy Redwood Materials In a sandy industrial lot outside Reno, Nevada, rows of battery packs that once propelled electric vehicles are now powering a small AI data center. Redwood Materials, one of the US’s largest battery recycling companies, showed off this array of energy storage modules, sitting...
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China Records Hydropower Boom Amid Power Storage Push

China Records Hydropower Boom Amid Power Storage Push

Alex Kimani Alex Kimani is a veteran finance writer, investor, engineer and researcher for Safehaven.com.  More Info Premium Content By Alex Kimani – Jun 26, 2025, 7:00 PM CDT China dominates global hydropower storage. Pumped storage remains the world’s top long-duration storage technology. China’s Fengning station alone can deliver 40 GWh of power—dwarfing U.S. battery sites like Moss Landing, which has just 3 GWh capacity. Previously, we reported that the United States is witnessi...
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QuantumScape’s stock is still on a tear, but buyer beware, analyst says

QuantumScape’s stock is still on a tear, but buyer beware, analyst says

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FG promotes CNG adoption to cut emissions, create jobs

FG promotes CNG adoption to cut emissions, create jobs

Mr Michael Oluwagbemi, Pi-CNG Programme Director, Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (Pi-CNG), has reiterated the Federal Government’s dedication to reducing carbon emissions, tackling urban air pollution, and creating green jobs. Oluwagbemi gave the assurance in Lagos on Thursday during the 2025 Fuel with CNG Diesel Retrofit Workshop, organised by Pi-CNG for stakeholders in the insustry. According to him, these targets are through the adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). “W...
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IIHS: Vehicle Blind Spots Are Getting Bigger Every Year

IIHS: Vehicle Blind Spots Are Getting Bigger Every Year

Vehicles today are far larger than they were before the turn of the century. They’re heavier, too, with tons of engineering designed to protect the driver. But that has come at a cost. Bigger vehicles mean bigger blind spots, and a new study reveals just how much less of the road we see today compared to 25 years ago. A new study, highlighted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, found that forward visibility within a 10-meter radius fell by as much as 58 percent on three SUVs it test...
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Redmi K80 Ultra and Redmi K Pad unveiled

Redmi K80 Ultra and Redmi K Pad unveiled

It’s a big day for Xiaomi and Redmi as the two brands announced a plethora of devices at their launch event in China. The Redmi K80 Ultra is the latest flagship killer offering in the series, armed with a Dimensity 9400+ chipset and a massive 7,410mAh battery with 100W charging. It is joined by the Redmi K Pad – a compact tablet entry with an 8.8-inch IPS LCD, Dimensity 9400+ chipset and a 7,500mAh battery. Redmi K80 Ultra Redmi K80 Ultra slots in between the Redmi K80 and the K80 Pro as a m...
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Xiaomi AI Glasses debut with over 8 hours of battery life, alongside OpenWear Stereo Pro headphones

Xiaomi AI Glasses debut with over 8 hours of battery life, alongside OpenWear Stereo Pro headphones

Xiaomi capped off a huge event in China, where it announced a handful of new devices. One of the more interesting newcomers are the Xiaomi AI Glasses – the brand’s answer to the Ray-Ban Meta. We also got a new pair of open-back wireless earphones dubbed OpenWear Stereo Pro. Xiaomi AI Glasses Xiaomi’s latest glasses offer 2K (1440p) video recording at up to 30fps and rely on a screen-less interface that’s entirely voice-controlled. The right temple features an integrated touch control...
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What cNGN reveals about onchain finance in Africa – Mariblock

What cNGN reveals about onchain finance in Africa – Mariblock

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Melbourne International EV Auto Show opens this weekend: Get hands-on with the latest Electric Vehicles

Melbourne International EV Auto Show opens this weekend: Get hands-on with the latest Electric Vehicles

The Melbourne International EV Auto Show opens its doors tomorrow, returning for its third year with a massive showcase of the latest in electric and future mobility. Running from Friday, June 27th to Sunday, June 29th at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, the event follows a record-breaking show in Sydney that attracted over 30,000 attendees. This is your best chance to see more than 100 electric and new energy vehicles from the world’s biggest brands all under one roof. Forget s...
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