5 Volt batteries could power 3-5 American homes for a couple hours during the next power failure. Even old batteries still have the majority of their power. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) ...

(Reuters) - General Motors Co said on Tuesday it is using old batteries from its first-generation Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric car for secondary purposes including powering an office ...

DETROIT, Sept 21 (Reuters) - General Motors Co [GM.UL] and Swiss power engineering firm ABB announced on Tuesday they have agreed to work on a project to use lithium-ion batteries from Chevy Volts to ...

As we learned earlier today, the 2013 Chevrolet Volt has beefed up. The new model year vehicle has a “bigger” battery and can go three extra miles when driven solely on the battery. We spoke with GM ...