Ford to convert EV battery plants to make battery storage for data centers

  • December 15, 2025
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BlueOval SK, Glendale, KY Image: Ford Ford is jumping into the battery energy storage business, betting that booming demand from data centers and the electric grid can absorb the EV battery capacity it says it’s not using. To achieve this, Ford plans to repurpose its existing EV battery manufacturing capacity in Glendale, Kentucky, into a […]

Ford to convert EV battery plants to make battery storage for data centers

  • December 15, 2025
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BlueOval SK, Glendale, KY Image: Ford Ford is jumping into the battery energy storage business, betting that booming demand from data centers and the electric grid can absorb the EV battery capacity it says it’s not using. To achieve this, Ford plans to repurpose its existing EV battery manufacturing capacity in Glendale, Kentucky, into a […]

New patent from Stellantis promises to enhance EV battery safety

  • December 15, 2025
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Stellantis battery patent; via MoparInsiders. Stellantis may have backed away from planned EVs like the all-electric Ram REV and range-topping Dodge Charger Daytona R/T EV, but the company isn’t standing still. A newly awarded patent outlines an innovative, foam-based thermal runaway suppression system that’s built into an EV’s battery pack. The indisputable fact of the […]

New patent from Stellantis promises to enhance EV battery safety

  • December 15, 2025
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Stellantis battery patent; via MoparInsiders. Stellantis may have backed away from planned EVs like the all-electric Ram REV and range-topping Dodge Charger Daytona R/T EV, but the company isn’t standing still. A newly awarded patent outlines an innovative, foam-based thermal runaway suppression system that’s built into an EV’s battery pack. The indisputable fact of the […]

Ford reveals next-generation F-150 Lightning EREV, but kills off the EV version

  • December 15, 2025
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It’s official. The all-electric pickup is dead, but Ford is promising the F-150 Lightning EREV will be “every bit as revolutionary” as it shakes up EV plans once again. Ford reveals next-gen F-150 Lightning EREV Ford confirmed production of the current F-150 Lightning has ended as part of its updated Ford+ plan, which the company […]

Ford reveals next-generation F-150 Lightning EREV, but kills off the EV version

  • December 15, 2025
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It’s official. The all-electric pickup is dead, but Ford is promising the F-150 Lightning EREV will be “every bit as revolutionary” as it shakes up EV plans once again. Ford reveals next-gen F-150 Lightning EREV Ford confirmed production of the current F-150 Lightning has ended as part of its updated Ford+ plan, which the company […]

GAF Energy closes San Jose solar shingle factory, moves to Texas

  • December 15, 2025
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GAF Energy factory, Georgetown, TX Photo: GAF Energy Nailable solar shingle maker GAF Energy has shut down its San Jose, California, research and development and manufacturing hub, which opened in 2021, and moved its headquarters to Georgetown, Texas. Going forward, the company will only manufacture its solar shingles at its Texas factory. The move comes […]

GAF Energy closes San Jose solar shingle factory, moves to Texas

  • December 15, 2025
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GAF Energy factory, Georgetown, TX Photo: GAF Energy Nailable solar shingle maker GAF Energy has shut down its San Jose, California, research and development and manufacturing hub, which opened in 2021, and moved its headquarters to Georgetown, Texas. Going forward, the company will only manufacture its solar shingles at its Texas factory. The move comes […]

Kia now offers the most affordable EV in Canada

  • December 15, 2025
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The Kia EV4 is now on sale as the most affordable EV in Canada. Starting at under $40,000, the electric sedan is even cheaper than the Fiat 500e. Kia launches EV4 as Canada’s most affordable EV While Kia is delaying the EV4 “indefinitely” for the US, the electric sedan is now on sale in Canada. […]