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World’s first use of electric vehicle batteries for homes

ABB and General Motors showcased that the best thing that you could image with the electric vehicle batteries. The company showed the battery reuse technique. The battery used in Chevrolet Volt can be utilized into a modular unit that actually has the capacity to provide 2 hours of electricity consumers by 3-5 average American homes. The nonstop power supply and the grid power balancing system were exhibited during General Motors’ Electrification Experience.

It is a well-known fact that in numerous electric vehicles the battery comes to an end in automotive use, but actually only 30% or less has been utilized. This means that there is so much of power left that can be recycled and the battery could be used for something else.In 2011 as well, both ABB and GM together showcased how to use the Volt Battery can be used to gather energy and supply back to grid and give back supplemental power to some business and homes. During the recent manifestation, the company showed that the power can be recycled and then further used for many things including filling the gaps in wind, solar and other renewable power generation. 

Right now, General Motors is keeping its eye on ensuring the battery systems would provide societal and environmental benefits apart from being used in the vehicles. In future, General Motors will be installing the battery motor in Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC vehicles. This reutilization of the battery before you discard it, the secondary options will certainly help you to make use of every little power that is left in the battery.It appears that General Motors truly believes in Going Green and make sure that the power is not wasted at any point of time. Hats off GM!