Nissan Leaf batteries are being re-purposed for use in factory robots
Nissan Leaf batteries are being re-purposed for use in factory robots, helping to increase the residual value of one of the first mass-market electric vehicles.
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Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
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Hyundai Australia says it will recall Kona and Ioniq electric cars and replace batteries
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Australian company gives EV batteries a second life as big battery storage
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Hyundai to replace electric car batteries after spate of fires, reports say
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