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Jackery has launched the portable HomePower 1000 Plus v2 battery, with the option to add up to five expansion units, increasing continuous output to 1,800 watts with AC, USB, and DC ports and support for use as an uninterruptible power supply. Its price starts at $749, while some published hands-on assessments are based on an initial test that has not yet been completed.
BMW is preparing to launch the electric iX5 with a usable battery capacity of 144 kWh in the United States and 141 kWh in Europe—the largest battery in a BMW electric vehicle to date. Although official range figures have not been announced, the vehicle could become one of the longest-range electric vehicles on the market, with the clear trade-off of a weight approaching three tonnes.