What's Going To Happen To Used Electric Car Batteries?
Document Type
Other
Disciplines
Environmental sciences, 2. ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, Transport engineering, Electrical and electronic engineering
Abstract
The Irish Government have pledged to halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and achieve a climate neutral economy by 2050. The transport sector has been targeted as a key area where emissions can be drastically reduced. A fundamental plan within the Government's strategy is the electrification of 30% of the private car fleet by 2030, thereafter only permitting the sales of electric vehicle vehicles in the ensuing years.
The lithium-ion battery will underpin this strategy as they are extensively used as an energy source for electric cars, but these batteries have a limited lifespan. They are subject to a chemical and physical process known collectively as battery degradation, which limits the batteries capacity to hold a charge with time.
Recommended Citation
McGuinness, Matt, "What's Going To Happen To Used Electric Car Batteries?" (2023). Contributions from TU Dublin. 407.
https://arrow.tudublin.ie/tudcontrib/407
Funder
This research received no external funding
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Publication Details
https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/0628/1391531-electric-car-batteries-end-of-life-recycling-hazards-fires-electric-shock/
RTE Brainstorm, updated / Wednesday, 28 Jun 2023 09:27.