{"id":10591,"date":"2022-03-15T14:44:21","date_gmt":"2022-03-15T14:44:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/TheNextWeb=1382555"},"modified":"2022-03-15T14:44:21","modified_gmt":"2022-03-15T14:44:21","slug":"jaguars-turning-its-used-batteries-into-portable-ev-chargers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/?p=10591","title":{"rendered":"Jaguar\u2019s turning its used batteries into portable EV chargers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span>On its way to net zero, Jaguar has developed a portable <a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/topic\/evs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EV<\/a> charger, powered by \u201csecond-life\u201d batteries from prototype and test I-Pace vehicles.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The so-called <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/media.jaguar.com\/news\/2022\/03\/second-life-jaguar-i-pace-batteries-power-zero-emission-energy-storage-unit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span>Off Grid Battery Energy Storage System<\/span><\/a><span> (ESS) is essentially an energy storage unit, designed to supply power where access to electricity is limited or unavailable.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1382582 js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-15-at-15.04.29.png\" alt=\"Jaguar portable EV charger \" width=\"763\" height=\"568\" sizes=\"(max-width: 763px) 100vw, 763px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-15-at-15.04.29.png 763w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-15-at-15.04.29-280x208.png 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-15-at-15.04.29-181x135.png 181w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-15-at-15.04.29-363x270.png 363w\"><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/jaguar-turning-used-batteries-into-portable-ev-chargers#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2022%2F03%2F15%2Fjaguar-turning-used-batteries-into-portable-ev-chargers%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: The portable EV charger was created in collaboration with Pramac. Image: Jaguar\" data-title=\"Share The portable EV charger was created in collaboration with Pramac. Image: Jaguar on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share The portable EV charger was created in collaboration with Pramac. Image: Jaguar on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"><\/i><\/a>The portable EV charger was created in collaboration with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pramac.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Pramac<\/a>. Image: Jaguar<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1382582\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-15-at-15.04.29.png\" alt=\"Jaguar portable EV charger \" width=\"763\" height=\"568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-15-at-15.04.29.png 763w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-15-at-15.04.29-280x208.png 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-15-at-15.04.29-181x135.png 181w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-15-at-15.04.29-363x270.png 363w\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><span>The device has a capacity of up to 125kWh \u2014 more than enough to juice up the I-Pace or to power a house for a week, says Jaguar \u2014 and can be topped up via integrated solar panels.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>It\u2019s rated to charge at speeds up to 22kW and comes with Type 2 connectors compatible with most EVs.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The portable charger will be available for commercial hire, but the automaker has yet to disclose launch and pricing details.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The technology\u2019s capabilities were tested by the Jaguar TCS Racing Formula E team, which used the ESS to power its diagnostic equipment and supply back-up power to the pit garage.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1382583 js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-15-at-15.06.58.png\" alt=\"Jaguar portable EV charger \" width=\"755\" height=\"532\" sizes=\"(max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-15-at-15.06.58.png 755w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-15-at-15.06.58-280x197.png 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-15-at-15.06.58-192x135.png 192w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-15-at-15.06.58-383x270.png 383w\"><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/jaguar-turning-used-batteries-into-portable-ev-chargers#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2022%2F03%2F15%2Fjaguar-turning-used-batteries-into-portable-ev-chargers%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: The Jaguar I-Pace and the Jaguar TCS Racing on the left and ride side of the charger. Image: Jaguar\" data-title=\"Share The Jaguar I-Pace and the Jaguar TCS Racing on the left and ride side of the charger. Image: Jaguar on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share The Jaguar I-Pace and the Jaguar TCS Racing on the left and ride side of the charger. Image: Jaguar on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"><\/i><\/a>The Jaguar I-Pace and the Jaguar TCS Racing on the left and ride side of the charger. Image: Jaguar<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1382583\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-15-at-15.06.58.png\" alt=\"Jaguar portable EV charger \" width=\"755\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-15-at-15.06.58.png 755w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-15-at-15.06.58-280x197.png 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-15-at-15.06.58-192x135.png 192w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-15-at-15.06.58-383x270.png 383w\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><span>Jaguar isn\u2019t the first car maker to invest in battery upcycling.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Tesla has operated its <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tesla.com\/powerwall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span>Powerwall<\/span><\/a><span> since 2015, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.powervault.co.uk\/article\/powervault-and-renault-give-ev-batteries-a-second-life-in-smart-energy-deal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span>Renault has teamed up with Powervolt<\/span><\/a><span> to repurpose EV batteries into home energy storage systems, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.media.volvocars.com\/global\/en-gb\/media\/photos\/280877\/volvo-cars-and-batteryloop-use-car-batteries-for-a-solar-powered-energy-storage-system-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span>Volvo has been working with Batteryloop<\/span><\/a><span> to power up EV charging stations.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Let\u2019s hope this is the start of a wider trend. We need to find more ways to reuse and recycle the precious materials of EV batteries \u2014 and I hope more automakers follow suit. <\/span><\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/jaguar-turning-used-batteries-into-portable-ev-chargers\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On its way to net zero, Jaguar has developed a portable EV charger, powered by \u201csecond-life\u201d batteries from prototype and test I-Pace vehicles.&nbsp; The so-called Off Grid Battery Energy Storage System (ESS)&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10592,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10591"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=10591"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10591\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/10592"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=10591"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=10591"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=10591"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}