Expired electric-car batteries to threaten Australian environment from 2030, experts warn

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Most electric car manufacturers forecast battery degradation after seven or eight years – which is when Australia will be bracing for a new environmental danger, experts warn.


A landmark university study has warned the rapid rollout of electric cars in Australia could become a threat to the environment from 2030 unless urgent action is taken to deal with the mega-tonnes of expired batteries.

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