Earlier this year, BMW Malaysia announced a collaboration with the University of Malaya in reusing electric car batteries, and they have shared a little about the project. That said, what should you know about it?
For your information, this collaboration with the University of Malaya involves three institutions, namely the Power & Advanced Energy Centre (UMPEDAC), the Community Engagement Centre (UMCares) and the Sustainable Development Centre (UMSDC).
A viable alternative to keep food fresh and safe for consumption
Moreover, this is because it also involves a program with the Orang Asli Semai community in Ulu Sendirut, Kuala Lipis, Pahang. Through it, this community will receive battery packs that can provide electricity for use in storing fresh food and meat so that it remains safe for a long time.
In addition, another use of this used battery pack is as a device charger at the University of Malaya bus stop. With the combination of a solar roof, it can charge this used battery pack, which can then be used by students while waiting at the stop. In the picture above is a prototype charger with a used battery pack from BMW, which is used to charge a smartphone and a laptop at the same time.
Furthermore, with the latest partnership on sustainable projects from BMW Malaysia and the University of Malaya, this provides some exposure on the cycle of electric car battery packs, which have various uses even when they are no longer used for cars. BMW Malaysia also emphasises that the battery packs used for the purpose of this collaboration will remain recorded ( Battery passport ) to ensure that they are recycled in a responsible manner, not simply by throwing them away.
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