Kia Europe has announced a new partnership with encore Deutsche Bahn to reuse former EV batteries to create scalable energy storage systems. The prototype has already been implemented in Germany using Kia Soul EV batteries and marks the start of the automaker’s Europe-wide initiative.
As a Korean automaker and member of the Hyundai Motor Group, Kia has fully embraced electrification as it moves toward zero-emissions and carbon neutrality throughout its businesses. Additionally, Kia and Hyundai Motor Group have invested in new technologies, like robotics and autonomy, to push sustainable mobility forward.
A major hurdle to overcome as EV adoption continues to blossom is EV battery recycling. To combat this issue, major manufacturers like CATL and recycling specialists like Redwood Materials are already helping reduce and reuse precious materials around the globe.
In Europe,…