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Re:What happens when millions of electric car batteries get ... by rdtwo on Friday January 28, 2022 @10:58AM (#30116269)
I doubt car manufacturers would let that happen. They will drm the batteries because safety and you will be forced to buy a new one.
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Re:What happens when millions of electric car batteries get ... by blacksmith_tb on Friday January 28, 2022 @12:52PM (#30118026)
Likely true, though the forbidden refurb batteries could be reused in conversions like these[1]. I am tempted to try a conversion of some silly old car (like my high-school Opel GT) but on the downside you don't get airbags, crumple zones etc. to go with your 21st-century electric motors and batteries...

1: https://electrek.co/2019/08/27/startup-electric-retrofits-te...

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Re:What happens when millions of electric car batteries get ... by diggernet on Friday January 28, 2022 @03:46PM (#30120146)
I always thought that would be a perfect car for an electric conversion.
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