Despite decades of evidence on the toxic effects of lead battery recycling, companies opted not to act and blocked efforts to clean up the industry.

  • GreyEyedGhost@lemmy.ca
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    3 hours ago

    The newer EVs are switching to heat pumps for managing battery temperature. It’s more efficient than resistive heat, and can use the same system for cooling. This helps maintain range both by keeping batteries the right temperature and by doing it more efficiently.

    And who in Winnipeg hasn’t heard of what happens if you let your gas tank get too empty in extreme cold?