Automakers Plan a Second Life for Old EV Batteries, but That Depends How Long the First Is

Automakers Plan a Second Life for Old EV Batteries, but That Depends How Long the First Is

Global automakers have touted plans to re-use electric vehicle (EV) batteries when they lose power, but competition for battery packs and cell materials, and the appetite for affordable cars cast doubt on this part of the circular economy. An array of startups offers second-life energy storage using old EV batteries….