The next generation of EV batteries will feed energy to your home — and the grid

As electric vehicles (EVs) become increasingly popular, a new trend is emerging: repurposing EV batteries to power homes during power outages. This idea is gaining traction as the demand for backup power solutions grows.

According to experts, a standard EV battery can store enough energy to power a home for several hours or even days, depending on the battery’s size and the household’s energy usage. This has led companies to explore ways to develop technology that allows EV batteries to be used as backup power sources.

Tesla has been at the forefront of this trend, experimenting with using EV batteries to power homes since 2015. Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has expressed enthusiasm for the idea on Twitter, stating, “It’s just a matter of time before EVs become a primary source of home power.”

The first public test of an electrified road could change everything.

The article you shared discusses a new technology that enables electric vehicles (EVs) to be charged wirelessly. The technology, developed by Australian start-up, Power Transfer, uses magnetic induction to charge EVs without the need for cords or cables.

According to Power Transfer CEO, Luke Delaney, the technology is “a game changer” that could make EVs more practical and convenient for drivers. “Wireless charging is the missing piece in the puzzle for electric vehicles. It’s just like Wi-Fi for your car,” he said.

The wireless charging system works by using an induction pad installed in the ground, which generates an electromagnetic field that is picked up by a receiving pad on the underside of the vehicle. This then converts the electromagnetic energy into electricity, which is used to charge the vehicle’s battery.

It takes effect in 2035.

The European Union has approved a proposal to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035 as part of a package of measures aimed at reducing carbon emissions and combating climate change. The proposal, known as “Fit for 55,” is a comprehensive plan to cut the EU’s greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels.

The ban on petrol and diesel car sales is a significant step towards reducing emissions from the transport sector, which is one of the largest sources of greenhouse gas emissions in the EU. Frans Timmermans, the EU’s climate chief, emphasized the importance of this move, stating, “We are going to need a massive transformation of our transport sector. It’s a huge challenge, but it’s also a huge opportunity. If we do this right, we can create jobs and we can make our economies more sustainable and more competitive.”

The “Fit for 55” package also includes other measures such as tightening emissions standards for new cars, increasing the use of renewable energy, and introducing a carbon border tax on imports of certain goods from outside the EU.

How many buzzwords can you fit into one story or title? Wireless charging for autonomous electric buses is about as good as it gets. (Perhaps we could squeeze “AI” in there somewhere.) Well, it certainly caught my attention. The news comes from WiTricity, which calls itself “the leader in wireless EV charging.” Unsurprisingly, the setting for this news is China. WiTricity partnered with YuTong Bus, the largest bus producer in China (and presumably the world), to charge up YuTong’s autonomous electric buses.

The article discusses a world-first demonstration of wireless charging technology for autonomous electric buses in Oslo, Norway. The project is a collaboration between public transport company Ruter, electric vehicle infrastructure company Momentum Dynamics, and bus manufacturer Volvo.

Arild Hermstad, Vice Mayor for Environment and Transport for the City of Oslo, emphasizes the importance of electric and autonomous buses in achieving cleaner, quieter, and more efficient public transportation. “Wireless charging technology will make it even easier to operate these buses, and we are excited to be a part of this groundbreaking project,” Hermstad notes.