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IN 2021 , THE TWO MAIN TYPES OF BATTERY CELL WERE :
• Lithium-ion batteries - used by many manufacturers , including Tesla and Jaguar
• Nickel-metal hydride - used predominantly by hybrid manufacturers like Toyota
HOW DO YOU MEASURE BATTERY LONGEVITY ? The longevity of a battery pack is determined by the number of miles it can reach in a defined number of years . As an example , the Kia e-Niro is expected to achieve 100,000 miles over seven years .
With limited materials for batteries , mining industries are under pressure to meet demands while cell innovators are researching alternatives to ease the pressure on other materials . Increasing the energy density of batteries allows developers to shrink battery sizes , which should ultimately reduce the quantity of precious materials per unit .
Another option to reduce the strain on the industry is battery recycling , as muchneeded minerals and metals can be found in effective batteries .
Most car dealers are able to offer long warranties for EV batteries and guarantee 70 % original capacity in that period .
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