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FBaggins

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7. This could also help reduce the cost of EVs

Reply to kristopher (Original post)

Wed Apr 3, 2013, 04:32 PM

Apr 2013

You should be able to pre-sell the used battery upon purchasing the vehicle (with built-in insurance for accidents).

Maybe even set up an automatic battery replacement program (like a long-term warranty), since the cars should outlast the batteries' useful lives. I know that the expectation that I would need to replace my hybrid battery in a few years (long before I woudl expect a Honda to need expensive service) was a concern for me.

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Old EV Batteries as Solar Storage Solution [View all] kristopher Apr 2013 OP

I already have this as a setup defacto7 Apr 2013 #1

Kristopher, this is great. Do me a favor and post on some passive green systems, too. freshwest Apr 2013 #2

A possible answer to Germany's solar overload problems eridani Apr 2013 #3

Years ago I lived beyond electric lines... Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2013 #4

It's a great article defacto7 Apr 2013 #5

better use... isolated areas of the world... quadrature Apr 2013 #6

This could also help reduce the cost of EVs FBaggins Apr 2013 #7

Yes, that is a great point Yo_Mama Apr 2013 #8

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