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Question about the battery... is it recyclable?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by ONwi03, May 17, 2005.

  1. ONwi03

    ONwi03 New Member

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    On another message board some hybrid haters brought up the point that although they use less fuel and release less emissions they use more batteries. Just wondering if they are recyclable and to what extent. Thanks.
     
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  2. richard schumacher

    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    Toyota carefully studied the entire life cycle of production for Prius, including raw materials, production energy, operating economy, and recycling, to confirm that it actually did save energy and reduce pollution overall. There are several summaries at http://www.toyota.co.jp/en/environment/recycle/

    They also pay a $200 bounty for dead traction batteries (the big thingy, not the 12V thingy) to encourage recycling. So, no worries.
     
    #2 richard schumacher, May 17, 2005
  3. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Most of the Prius (can't remember the percentage) is recyclable. The Prius may be clean when it's running but it's also clean to build and clean to dispose of (in a relative sense)
     
    #3 Tideland Prius, May 17, 2005
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