Posted on 7/9/2020
Honda is one of the leading manufacturers of hybrid vehicles. At Frank’s Auto Service we regularly service hybrids, including Acura MDX Hybrid, Honda Accord Hybrid, Acura RLX Hybrid and Honda CR-V Hybrid. Over time, hybrid batteries lose their ability to hold charge and need to be replaced. Naturally we offer hybrid battery replacement at our Walnut Creek auto repair shop. But do you sometimes wonder what happens to the old hybrid batteries after they are removed from the vehicles? Honda made a company-wide commitment to improved old hybrid battery reuse and recycling. As a visible expression of that commitment Honda expanded its partnership with one of the biggest European recyclers – SNAM. It will collect old Honda hybrid batteries in 22 countries, and will separate them into two categories – dead batteries to be recycled, and still viable batteries to be reused. Old hybrid batteries that can still hold some power will be used to store electricity for homes and bu ... read more