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Aqua Metals is building a more sustainable battery recycling ecosystem

Charged EVs

Steve Cotton: If you buy a new lead-acid battery today, I’d say 80 to 90% of the lead that’s in that battery came out of old batteries, probably dating back to multiple uses. If you buy a new lithium battery today, almost none of the minerals came from a prior battery. But right now, used lead-acid batteries are a commodity.

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Top Factors Affecting EV Adoption

EV Connect

While studies show that 30% of newer drivers aged 18-25 plan to buy an EV next, the overwhelming majority (58%) in the US still plan to stick with gasoline. Cost (and Cost Comparison) A recent study showed 67% of would-be purchasers claim cost is a primary concern. Tesla, for example, is now one of the world’s most high-profile brands.

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Aqua Metals is building a more sustainable battery recycling ecosystem – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Steve Cotton: If you buy a new lead-acid battery today, I’d say 80 to 90% of the lead that’s in that battery came out of old batteries, probably dating back to multiple uses. If you buy a new lithium battery today, almost none of the minerals came from a prior battery. But right now, used lead-acid batteries are a commodity.

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Electric Scooter vs Petrol Scooter : Huge benefits for India

Plug In India

So pledge to go electric when you are in the market to buy a new scooter and save our cities from air pollution. Also note that there are many promising battery research projects that are going on like Al-Air batteries or Sodium-Ion batteries. Every 17 year old kid is getting a petrol scooter.

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