University of Alabama and partners to develop ways to use old EV batteries
In Alabama, Yellow Hammer reported that the University of Alabama (UA) is partnering with Alabama Power and Mercedes-Benz U.S. International Inc. to develop and demonstrate ways to use older EV batteries, extending their usable life and reducing their carbon footprint while lessening demand on power grids.
The project is one of 10 selected for funding from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Electric Drive Vehicle Battery Recycling and Second Life Applications, announced by the White House. At UA, the research is part of the Alabama Mobility and Power Center, established in partnership with Alabama Power and Mercedes-Benz U.S. International Inc. as a research and workforce development center to meet the needs of the electric vehicle market.
“These batteries serve electric vehicles when they are new, and, with this project, they can continue to serve them but in stationary charging application after retiring from their mobile application,” said Jaber Abu Qahouq, professor of electrical and computer engineering and project lead.
