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803 Used Waymo Robotaxi Batteries Become Backup Storage For Power Grids

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BeauHD @ Slashdot · 06/05/2026 03:00 EDT

Used Waymo Robotaxi Batteries Become Backup Storage For Power Grids

Waymo and B2U Storage Solutions have struck a "strategic supply agreement" to repurpose used batteries from Waymo's electric robotaxi fleet into stationary storage for California and Texas power grids. The arrangement could give robotaxi batteries a second life storing renewable energy after they're no longer suitable for vehicle use. It will also "support B2U projects in regions where Waymo's autonomous robotaxis operate -- meaning the used Waymo batteries could bolster the local power grids that Waymo veh

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