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    ELECTRIC VEHICLES: WHAT CAN WE DO WITH THE GROWING NUMBER OF DEAD BATTERIES?

    Jun 30, 2021 3 minutes
    by ROB BANINO

    Combustion-engine vehicles are viewed as enemies of the environment and it’s easy to see why. By burning fossil fuels, every motorcycle, car, van and lorry adds to air pollution and contributes to climate change. It’s why governments are encouraging drivers to switch to more environmentally friendly electric vehicles (EVs). But while combustion-engine vehicles are an enemy in terms of emissions, they’re currently more of an ally when it comes to recycling.

    The lead-acid batteries found in combustion-engine cars

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