Nissan gives Leaf batteries a 'second life' as home energy storage units

Old Nissan Leaf batteries will be used to create home energy storage boxes.

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LONDON -- Nissan in Europe plans to enter the energy storage market with wall-mounted batteries adapted from old Leaf electric cars.

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