02-22-2018, 03:16 PM
(02-22-2018, 01:31 PM)pbrower2a Wrote: Ten years is a longer life than for many cars (depending on how they are maintained and driven, and the overall desirability of the car), let alone such components as tires. I would not be surprised to find that the lithium at the least is recyclable, and I would guess that it is more recyclable than the polymer plastic.
The lithium can be recovered and returned the intercalated state that makes the batteries work. That's the issue, if I understand it correctly. Car batteries, and others stored in less than ideal conditions, have a shorter shelf life, though how much is arguable. Note: shelf life applies to working and non-working batteries. From what i understand, the intercalated state is not totally stable.
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