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The Future of the Electric Car Battery

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Kyle Napolitano
Batteries from Nissan Leafs will get a second life as energy storage devices.

Batteries from Nissan Leafs will get a second life as energy storage devices.

The electric vehicle is one of the most promising sustainable methods of personal transportation. But what about the batteries used to power EVs? Once they can no longer power a car, it is important that EV batteries are not simply thrown into landfills, but rather recycled or better yet, repurposed.

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