""By making it possible to charge when there's excess energy available and the cost of electricity is low, the project can generate significant cost savings that directly contributes to a reduction in the cost of our vehicles.""
""There's always been this shared vision of transportation and what we're doing on the automotive side and linking that to grid transformation, enabling affordable, reliable, and cleaner electricity for everyone.""
""We'll charge the batteries when it's cheapest and the grid has a surplus; then when the grid gets constrained... that's when we would discharge these batteries to our plant, relieving the grid of that strain.""
Rivian plans to implement over 100 retired EV batteries at its Illinois factory to create an on-site power system. This initiative, in collaboration with Redwood Materials, aims to save on electric bills by charging batteries during low-cost energy periods. The project supports Rivian's commitment to renewable energy, allowing for the use of excess solar and wind power. The factory also features solar panels and a wind turbine, ensuring that new vehicles are charged with 100% clean energy before delivery.
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