Automakers Bet Big on Energy Storage | New Orleans News

Automakers are betting big on energy storage, pivoting battery production from EVs to power data centers and grids—driven by AI demand and slowing EV sales. Ford’s Kentucky plant is set to ship storage units by late next year, Tesla’s Megapacks already fuel tech giants and SpaceX, while GM explores residential use, vehicle-to-grid tech, and repurposing old EV batteries. It’s a smart, multi-pronged strategy to stay profitable, support grid stability, and adapt to shifting markets—even as communities push back on data center footprints. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/77e0cb75d8b2c586