Retired EV Batteries Get Second Life on the Grid
THE SO WHAT
Repurposing EV packs at 70–80% capacity into grid storage turns a looming waste problem into a new asset class. Utilities and fleet operators should be talking now about standardized testing, warranties, and integration so these second-life systems can clear procurement hurdles.
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