The Capitalist Hippie
The Circular Economy’s Next Big Opportunity
Published: 8 October 2025 at 08:32 Europe/London
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Can retired EV batteries help solve our energy crisis? In this episode, Nick Nesbitt, founder of Mapleview Energy reveals how they are transforming used electric vehicle batteries into commercial-scale energy storage solutions. By repurposing batteries with 70-80% remaining capacity, they’re tackling critical grid capacity challenges, creating circular economy infrastructure, and turning waste into essential infrastructure.
