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Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by Marine Ray, Feb 16, 2020.

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  1. bwilson4web

    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    The Edison battery was nickel-iron with a potassium hydroxide electrolyte. This would have been easily recycled if for some reason the battery failed. In contrast, a lead-acid battery stores a significant chemical content in the electrolyte which complicates recycling.

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    #21 bwilson4web, Feb 17, 2020
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    Batteries too damaged to use for EVs can be used for other purposes for a short time. Engine blocks are melted down and used to make new steel. Steel is by far the most recycled material in modern society - over 95%. Many steel manufacturing plants don't even have the ability to use ore - only recycled materials.
     
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    In the 21st. century USA you could never get permission to build tanks full of explosive carcinogenic liquids into vehicles. We do it now because it predates our modern safety hysteria.
     
    #23 kenmce, Feb 22, 2020
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