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Too much energy, too little certainty: the second-life batteries paradox
Long after they stop powering cars, lithium-ion batteries still have years of useful life ahead of them. From designer lamps to solar-powered rickshaws, innovative second-life applications are proving their enormous potential. But before repurposing can become the norm, Europe must solve a far less glamorous challenge: deciding who is responsible when something goes wrong.
From Tsunami-threat to treasure: how spent EV batteries can power the future
With over 100 million electric cars expected to hit the market in the coming years, a tidal wave of spent lithium-ion batteries is set to retire by 2030. Innovative repurposing strategies aim to close the loop and transform this environmental threat into valuable storage capacity. Yet, experts warn: “For a truly circular system, we need a stable regulatory framework and a shift in industry mindset.”
