https://cleantechnica.com/2024/08/08/second-life-concept-how-used-taycan-batteries-became-an-energy-storage-system-for-the-leipzig-plant/
Second Life Concept: How Used Taycan Batteries Became An Energy Storage System for the Leipzig Plant
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The Taycan has only been around a few years. Are these batteries that have been replaced or were the original cars tossed? I'm glad the batteries are getting additional use, I'm just afraid of how much other waste is being created. I know my boss leases a new Porsche every 3 years and it breaks my heart to think they aren't getting resold and are getting destroyed.
I was wondering the same thing but the article explains these came from preseries/development vehicles. I had no idea that many preproduction vehicles would be made, but they might also make more for electric powertrains than they would ICE since they have less experience with those.
Research and development is tricky because you will never know how much more progress you will need before reaching a satisfying result.
