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Universiti Malaya will re-use BMW EV batteries to charge smartphones and more

12 August 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

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12 August 2026

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technology

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Clean Energy

◆ Geography

Malaysia

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Fusion42 · 12 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Universiti Malaya and BMW Group Malaysia collaborate to repurpose second-life BMW EV batteries into solar-powered smartphone charging stations, with plans to extend use to rural electrification and complete a three-stage battery lifecycle.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Clean Energy.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a new market opening in second-life EV battery use for off-grid and public charging solutions. Explore partnerships with automakers or universities to serve emerging electrification use cases beyond transport.

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1 source · 12 Aug 2026

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Clean Energyev-batteriesbattery-reusesolar-powerrural-electrificationmalaysia