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What Happens to EV Batteries after they’re dead, and how bad are they for the environment?


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There's a lot of concern about electric vehicle batteries and how bad they are for the environment. However, how do they stack up against a petrol car? And what sort of life can you get from one?

In this episode I tackle:

  • The Average Lifespan of a EV battery
  • Their Carbon Footprint
  • How much lithium and cobalt they use
  • If they can be recycled
  • What happens to them after they're in a car
  • How they compare to petrol cars

  • Sources:
    • Average UK Mileage
    • EV Battery Life
    • Life Cycle Assessment of a Car Carbon Footprint
    • Vehicle Effeciency
    • EV Battery Recycling
    • How much do  batteries degrade over time
    • Electric Classic Cars
    • Second Life Applications

    • ...more
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      Small99: Small Business to Net ZeroBy Adam Bastock