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It's not something I've personally verified but I read a while back that a lot of EV batteries specifically before being recycled get upcycled in storage produc
by jwells89 2y ago
It's not something I've personally verified but I read a while back that a lot of EV batteries specifically before being recycled get upcycled in storage products for homes and power grids, where raw capacity isn't as important and better management and cooling than is possible in cars greatly mitigate further degradation.
- jandrese 2y agoYes. This is the big reason the recycle rates are currently fairly low, there just isn't much to recycle yet thanks to the longevity of EVs and the relatively healthy secondary market. https://www.motherjones.com/environment/2023/11/old-ev-batteries-solar-power-grid-backup-b2u/ https://www.motherjones.com/environment/2023/11/old-ev-batte... I've been somewhat optimistic about decarbonization via electrification in the past few years. Despite the very vocal opponents online we have been installing increasing amounts of solar and wind generation each year, and EVs are getting up near the tops of sales charts. Battery storage is starting to ramp the way solar did and I'm hopeful that in a few years we will be seeing a serious reduction in CO2 emissions. Already we are seeing industry pushback with astroturf campaigns complaining that the woke are stealing food from trees. That's how you know people are making a difference.