South Australia’s big Tesla grid battery is being taken to court by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) after failing to provide grid stability measures despite being obligated to do so. Known officially as the Hornsdale Power Reserve, the 150 Megawatt (MW), 77 minute grid battery built by Tesla was the largest in the world at…
Tesla’s South Australian Battery Sued After Failing To Ensure Energy Stability
GM Says Production Starts on Replacement Batteries for Bolts
September 21, 2021
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General Motors said Monday that production has resumed for battery modules used in recalled Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles, and customers could start getting replacement parts by mid-October. GM said supplier LG has restarted production at plants in Holland and Hazel Park, Michigan, and is adding capacity to make more battery cells. The recall follows reports…
World’s Biggest Battery In California Overheats, Shuts Down
September 15, 2021
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An “overheating incident” at the world’s biggest grid battery in California on Sept. 4 forced three quarters of the station to power down until further notice. South of San Francisco, the largest-of-its-kind Moss Landing energy storage facility recently grew from 300 to 400 megawatts (MW), with the ability to output for four hours. But after…
GM Digs in With LG Corp. to Speed a Fix for Bolt Battery Fires
September 13, 2021
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General Motors Co. is taking a more direct role with South Korea’s LG Corp., its longtime electric vehicle partner, in tracking down and fixing problems linked to battery fires in Chevrolet Bolts that threaten the strategic plans of both companies. At an investor conference on Friday, GM Chief Financial Officer Paul Jacobson said LG is…
Toyota to Spend $13.5 Billion to Develop EV Battery Tech and Supply by 2030
TOKYO—Toyota Motor Corp said on Tuesday it expects to spend more than $13.5 billion by 2030 to develop batteries and its battery supply system—a bid to lead in the key automotive technology over the next decade. The world’s largest automaker by volume, which pioneered hybrid gasoline-electric vehicles with the popular Prius, is now moving rapidly…
Australia’s Biggest Battery Ablaze for 4 Days as Technology Woes Grow
The Victoria Big Battery—due to become the southern hemisphere’s largest battery—burst into flames last week and remained ablaze for almost four days as firefighters struggled to extinguish one of its Tesla battery megapacks. The battery’s failure has re-ignited concern that the technology may not be feasible or sustainable amid Australia’s transition towards cleaner energy alternatives….
GM Issues New Recall for Nearly 69,000 Bolt EVs for Fire Risks
WASHINGTON—General Motors said Friday it is issuing a new recall for nearly 69,000 Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles (EVs) worldwide for fire risks after reports of two fires and will replace defective battery modules as needed. The Bolt EVs were recalled in November for fire risks and at least one of the two new fires was…
Fullerton Councilmember Charged With Battery and Vandalism
A Fullerton, California councilmember is facing vandalism and battery charges. A recently-discovered Orange County Superior Court document alleges Ahmad Zahra used force against a woman and destroyed a cell phone, as well as other property. The alleged incident happened around Sept. 20, when Zahra was arrested for assault; he was later charged with battery. Court records…
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