Retired Electric-Car Batteries to Chill Beer, Grill Sausages

The video discusses the future of electric vehicles, predicting that by 2040, a significant portion of new car sales will be electric, leading to a large number of used EV batteries. These batteries, while no longer suitable for cars, can still be used in less demanding applications for several more years. Companies are exploring second life applications for these batteries, such as home energy storage and grid support, creating new revenue streams. Tesla, however, focuses on recycling batteries to recover raw materials rather than reusing them.

What environmental concerns are associated with used EV batteries?

What is Tesla's current focus regarding battery recycling?