Suzuki to reuse small lithium-ion batteries from end-of-life vehicles

Suzuki has announced that it will be repurposing small lithium-ion batteries collected from ELVs (end-of-life vehicles) for solar-powered streetlights in Japan. This initiative, according to Suzuki, is part of the company’s non-profitable activity in utilizing the net surplus generated from the Japanese vehicle recycling fees.

Most of the disposed ELVs still have functional batteries in them. Suzuki will collect these batteries and use them for the solar-powered streetlights in Japan. Suzuki said that about 10 small lithium-ion batteries are needed for a single solar-powered street lamp.

Suzuki believes that the technology will pave the way for the effective and efficient utilization of small lithium-ion batteries in the future. The developed technology will be made open to the public as a product of Suzuki’s non-profitable activity to penetrate the technology.

The Japanese automotive brand plans to continue facilitating similar initiatives that contribute to a sustainable society.

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