As the future turns electric, consumers are wondering where their car batteries come from, and what happens to them when they are replaced. It’s smart to worry about the environmental impact these things have on our planet. We will take a closer look at the EV battery process from start to finish. From recycling the old to building the new, your questions are sure to be answered here!
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EV Batteries Are A Serious Business
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Front street view of the CATL battery production plant which makes batteries for electric vehicles worldwide.
One would think that once an electric vehicle begins to age, they throw the whole thing into a car crusher at the local landfill. That might be how things were done in the very old days, but not…