This is the big snag with EVs (as with solar panels and wind turbines): how much does a battery really cost if you factor in recycling and environmental damages? (Sorry about the slideshow format.)

  • @palitu@lemmy.perthchat.org
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    11 year ago

    yeah there are a number of stackable kits around. but no, they would be new batteries.

    check out https://batteryhookup.com/ they always have recovered cells. look at these:

    i could do it, but the shipping to Australia is prohibitive. I am certain that they could do something, based off of a number of different module types from different EV manufacturers (Tesla, BYD, Nissan, etc), and build out a framework that can stack them together using as common as possible materials to make it lego-like.

    anyway, thats the dream!

    • @tallwookie@lemmy.world
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      11 year ago

      thanks for the link!

      that looks super DIY though… having to get the BMS, and then wiring it up properly is beyond my skills, I’ll probably go with a server rack battery that has the BMS other nice features built in.

      • @palitu@lemmy.perthchat.org
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        21 year ago

        yes. i agree.

        What i am saying, as for reuse, i want a company to start up that builds and sells the reuseable EV batteries as home storage. no need for us to get our hands dirty, or even know what BMS is.