> What is the $/MWh cost associated with mining for, recycling, and disposing of battery components? A fraction of the cost of the batteries, naturally. > Wh

> What is the $/MWh cost associated with mining for, recycling, and disposing of battery components? A fraction of the cost of the batteries, naturally. > What about the third order effects of centralizing control over the fuel source within only a handful of countries[0]? The lead in car batteries is one of the most recycled materials on the plant. Your link is talking about lithium, not lead. Lithium-ion batteries only make sense in portable applications like cell phones and electric vehicles where weight is a major consideration. In stationary applications, heavier batteries like lead-acid are infinitely more practical.