Digitaltrends iconDigitaltrendsJun 27, 2026

Your next EV battery could start life as a plastic water bottle

Penn State researchers have developed a way to turn discarded plastic bottles into battery-grade graphite for use in electric vehicles and smartphones.

Your next EV battery could start life as a plastic water bottle

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Penn State researchers have developed a way to turn discarded plastic bottles into battery-grade graphite for use in electric vehicles and smartphones.

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Penn State researchers have developed a way to turn discarded plastic bottles into battery-grade graphite for use in electric vehicles and smartphones.

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