Battery Showcase Archives | The Cool Down

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Tech

Austin could tap home backup batteries to keep power flowing during peak demand

A close-up of an electric vehicle battery pack on an assembly line in a modern manufacturing facility.

Tech

Chinese manufacturer reaches big milestone with solid-state battery that could dramatically extend EV range

Tech

Old Rivian battery packs will soon help power the company's Illinois factory

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Home

Homeowner lowers bills $8 a day with Tesla Powerwall

A person lifts the top storage compartment from a stack of EcoFlow modular power stations in a garage setting.

Tech

Backup power in milliseconds — this battery can power your home for nearly a week

A man with glasses discusses energy usage while pointing at a digital display showing backup power and charging status.

Home

130 hours of WiFi during blackouts — this battery backup is reshaping home energy security

A close-up of stacked battery modules in a gray container, highlighting their metallic finish and design.

Tech

BYD battery teardown team fires back after backlash, says pack was the toughest it has ever opened

Close-up of an electric vehicle battery pack with multiple cells arranged in a grid formation.

Tech

Chinese solid-state battery startup hits full production and readies 1 GWh factory for 2026

Aerial view of a large solar farm with rows of solar panels under a clear sky.

Tech

Australia's biggest solar farm owner posts revenue surge as output jumps and curtailment eases

Business

Ford takes aim at Tesla with new battery storage business

A close-up view of a high-tech manufacturing machine with metallic components and intricate mechanical parts.

Tech

Final funding unlocks massive Virginia plant for critical US battery component

A bright yellow sign with the word "LOTUS" hangs over a storefront window displaying the same name.

Tech

Lotus hits a wall in search for European EV battery partner