a life cycle analysis of the tesla model s li-ion battery
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A short booklet that examines the processes and consequences involved in the creation, use, and disposal of the modern lithium-ion battery, with an exploration of its future. Written by Art Center Transportation Design student Sahm Jafari.TRANSCRIPT
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