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Matt McGuinness

TU Dublin

Matt McGuinness is Assistant Lecturer in Automotive Technology and Management in the School of Transport and Civil Engineering at TU Dublin

'Research suggests that these batteries reach end-of-life when their state-of-health drops below 80%, which equates to an estimated lifespan of eight to 13 years.' Photo: Getty Images

What's going to happen to used electric car batteries?

The good news is that they're highly recyclable, but the process can be hazardous due to potential fires and other dangers

Transport • 03 Nov

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