Toyota Is Recycling Old EV Batteries to Help Power Mazda's Production Line
18 days ago
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- Toyota's Sweep Energy Storage System repurposes used EV batteries for grid storage.
- The system works with any battery chemistry or degradation level, prioritizing healthy ones.
- It reuses car inverters, reducing costs by eliminating the need for additional power conditioners.
- Field testing is underway at Mazda's Hiroshima plant, which is self-sufficient with thermal and solar power.
- The system helps regulate renewable energy supply and demand, aiding carbon neutrality efforts.
- A previous installation in 2022 achieved 485 kW peak output and stored 1,260 kWh, powering 1,200+ homes for an hour.