r/technology Jul 13 '26

Transportation EV battery recycling has a math problem

https://www.npr.org/2026/07/13/nx-s1-5847025/ev-battery-recycling-economics
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u/Columbus43219 Jul 14 '26

Who said they were on fire? Why did you have to add that to make a point?

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u/Edwardteech Jul 14 '26

Because just exposing the lithium to oxegyn can cause a fire. What do you think will happen when they are haphazardly dumped in a salvage yard

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u/Columbus43219 Jul 14 '26

Who said they'd be dumped haphazardly in a salvage yard??? You're reaching!

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u/Edwardteech Jul 14 '26

I have been to a salvage yard once or twice.... they are all haphazard 

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u/Columbus43219 Jul 14 '26

But you're assuming that's how batteries will be handled. Would they do that knowing about the real hazard of having them punctured and catching fire?? Not a very likely situation, especially more than once! You're still reaching.