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  • 26 December 2022
  • 1 min read

How can we extract more value from retired EV batteries?

In 2022, Li-ion battery prices increased for the first time in history, reaching $151/kWh, a 7% rise from last year. This outcome may open new opportunities for 2nd life solutions faster than we anticipated.

Deep dive into this topic in COBRA's latest Market Intelligence Report which:

  • Explains the repurposing process;
  • Presents a variety of 2nd life applications;
  • Outlines the energy storage market numbers;
  • Maps the key stakeholders and deployed use cases;
  • Reveals essential considerations when designing storage systems from used batteries;
  • Pinpoints challenges and opportunities for research and industry.

Read the report from the COBRA website here

Contributors to this edition include Dr. Andreas Würsig from the Fraunhofer Institute for Silicon Technology ISIT, Nuria Gonzalez-Garcia from betteries AMPS GmbH, and Matej Körmer from AVL Software and Functions GmbH.

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Publication date
26 December 2022
Topic
  • Clean and energy-efficient vehicles