{"id":144270,"date":"2025-06-02T04:52:55","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T04:52:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/once-deemed-obsolete-this-discovery-unexpectedly-extends-battery-life-by-15-years-teknomers\/"},"modified":"2025-06-02T04:52:57","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T04:52:57","slug":"once-deemed-obsolete-this-discovery-unexpectedly-extends-battery-life-by-15-years-teknomers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/once-deemed-obsolete-this-discovery-unexpectedly-extends-battery-life-by-15-years-teknomers\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Once deemed obsolete, this discovery unexpectedly extends battery life by 15 years.&#8221; &#8211; Teknomers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-id=\"144269\" src=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1748839975_409_la-science-bouleverse-lavenir-des-voitures-electriques-ces-batteries-usagees-ressuscitees-pour-15-an.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-144269\"\/><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\r\n \r\n<div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>IN BRIEF<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83d\udd0b <strong>Innovative reuse<\/strong> of EV batteries to extend their lifespan up to 15 years.<\/li>\n<li>\ud83c\udf0d Partnership between Nissan and Stena Recycling for a <strong>green transition<\/strong> in Norway.<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udd27 Diagnostics and repair of batteries ensure a <strong>second life<\/strong> for their components.<\/li>\n<li>\ud83c\udfed Ausenfjellet site, key to <strong>circular solutions<\/strong> in recycling and reuse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n<p>The rise of \u00a0electric vehicles (EVs)\u00a0 has brought significant environmental challenges, particularly regarding the management of used batteries. However, a new and promising approach is emerging, aimed at maximizing the value of end-of-life batteries. Rather than simply dismantling them to extract raw materials, this method offers a much more sustainable perspective. By closely collaborating with recycling companies, automakers aim to give these batteries a \u00a0second life\u00a0 while supporting a transition toward more sustainable energy systems.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Smart Systems for Used EV Batteries<\/h2>\n<p>Used EV batteries hold significant, often underestimated \u00a0value\u00a0. The partnership between \u00a0Nissan\u00a0 and \u00a0Stena Recycling\u00a0 highlights the potential of these components for effective reuse. By reassessing each unit, the goal is to retain a large portion of the components for a second life, either as spare parts or for energy storage systems. These systems can provide an extended lifespan of up to \u00a015 years\u00a0, marking a significant step forward in sustainability.<\/p>\n\n<p>Jon Emil Furuseth from Stena Recycling emphasizes that this initiative goes beyond mere material recycling. By adopting a reuse strategy, the team aims to prolong the lifespan of key components such as \u00a0nickel\u00a0 and \u00a0cobalt\u00a0, while also reducing the environmental footprint and assisting in achieving long-term climate goals. <i>This is a crucial advancement for a circular economy, where every resource is utilized to its maximum potential.<\/i><\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"jQc8WEJ9o4\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.enviro2b.com\/2025\/05\/19\/3-600-heures-dautonomie-cette-batterie-au-zinc-redefinit-les-limites-grace-a-un-catalyseur-bi-atomique-revolutionnaire\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">3,600 hours of autonomy: this zinc battery redefines limits with a revolutionary bi-atomic catalyst<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n<h2>Joining Forces for a Green Transition<\/h2>\n<p>The collaboration between Nissan and Stena Recycling ensures a steady flow of used batteries. These batteries, retired from circulation by age or insurance, retain substantial reuse potential. Each battery undergoes thorough diagnostics to determine the necessary steps for its reuse.<\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<p>Their combined expertise in reuse and recycling fosters the development of a commercial system that facilitates the \u00a0locating\u00a0, \u00a0transporting\u00a0, \u00a0dismantling\u00a0, \u00a0repairing\u00a0, and securely \u00a0reusing\u00a0 EV batteries. The support from Enova, a state company under Norway\u2019s Ministry of Climate and Environment, is also a key factor in the success of this project. <strong>The Ausenfjellet site, located near Oslo, plays a central role in implementing circular solutions.<\/strong> This initiative demonstrates that cross-sector collaboration can be a powerful driver for change.<\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"GkAwP3ylYb\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.enviro2b.com\/2025\/05\/25\/une-batterie-a-eau-pulverise-un-record-mondial-600-cycles-intenses-sans-aucune-perte-de-capacite-ni-degradation\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">A water battery shatters a world record: 600 intense cycles with no capacity loss or degradation<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n<h2>Circular Solutions at the Heart of Innovation<\/h2>\n<p>At the Ausenfjellet facility, recycling and reuse are balanced to give new life to used EV batteries. This approach integrates not only the \u00a0repair\u00a0 of battery modules but also their incorporation into new vehicles or stationary energy storage systems.<\/p>\n\n<p>The importance of these efforts lies in their ability to substantially reduce waste while conserving valuable resources. <i>The goal is to create a sustainable value chain that supports not only the EV industry but also long-term carbon neutrality objectives.<\/i> By leveraging innovative solutions, this collaboration exemplifies how the industry can evolve toward more environmentally friendly practices while meeting increasing energy needs.<\/p>\n\n<h2>A Promising Future for EV Batteries<\/h2>\n<p>Initiatives like those of Nissan and Stena Recycling demonstrate that the potential of used batteries extends far beyond their initial usage. By valuing every component, these solutions not only prolong the lifespan of materials but also reduce the overall environmental impact. <strong>This is a crucial step toward a more circular and sustainable economy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>By establishing dedicated infrastructure and processes for reuse and recycling, companies demonstrate that it is possible to transform environmental challenges into innovative opportunities. <i>The question remains: how can other industries draw inspiration from these practices to adopt similar strategies and contribute to a more sustainable future?<\/i> The author leveraged artificial intelligence to enrich this article.<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"rating\"><span>Did you enjoy this? <span class=\"star full-star\"\/><span class=\"star full-star\"\/><span class=\"star full-star\"\/><span class=\"star full-star\"\/><span class=\"star half-star\"\/><\/span><span>4.6\/5 (23)<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n<br>\r\n<br><a href=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/category\/general\/\" rel=\"dofollow\">General News &#8211; 2<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IN BRIEF \ud83d\udd0b Innovative reuse of EV batteries to extend their lifespan up to 15 years. \ud83c\udf0d Partnership between Nissan and Stena Recycling for a green transition in Norway. \ud83d\udd27 Diagnostics and repair of batteries ensure a second life for their components. \ud83c\udfed Ausenfjellet site, key to circular solutions in recycling and reuse. 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