Another Hole In Environmental Safety Net Posted on February 22, 2022 at 08:00:49 PM by Lush Rimbaugh
What Happens to the Old Batteries in Electric Cars?
Consumer Reports February 21, 2022
“The worry for most environmentally conscious people is that there isn’t a system in place to deal with these decommissioned parts. …lithium-ion battery packs often run the length of the car’s wheelbase, weigh close to 1,000 pounds, and are made up of toxic elements.”
“With EV technology still in relative infancy, the only certainty is that (battery) recyclability needs to be built into the manufacturing process to ensure that EVs remain eco-friendly throughout the entire life cycle of the product.”