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Tesla has automated battery pack replacement down to 90 seconds, so the yearly replacement doesn't seem like a big deal. The Aluminum-air batteries do wear out

by jcr 12y ago

Tesla has automated battery pack replacement down to 90 seconds, so the yearly replacement doesn't seem like a big deal. The Aluminum-air batteries do wear out eventually as they turn the aluminum into aluminum hydroxide, but they can be recycled. Unfortunately, I haven't seen anything official on recycling efficiency, and I spent some time digging.

avoid3d 12y ago
Note that these batteries wouod have to be replaced every time they are empty not 'once a year .
- jcr 12y ago
  http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9248966/Electric_car_battery_tech_lets_you_go_1_000_miles_between_charges http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9248966/Electric_car_...