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Toyota is set to start recycling used batteries from its hybrid cars in Japan, using them to help manage emissions from thermal power plants.

The Japanese carmaker will start by collecting around 1,000 used batteries a year from cars such as the Prius, before expanding the program to other models.

The batteries will be used in a system that helps to regulate the flow of power from thermal power plants, providing a more stable supply of electricity.

The system will be tested at a power plant in Hokkaido, Japan, before being rolled out to other plants around the country.

What are the benefits of recycling batteries?

recycling batteries has a number of benefits:

- It reduces the amount of waste that goes to landfill.
- It reduces the need for mining and drilling for new materials.
- It conserves energy and resources.
- It reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

What other companies are doing

Other companies are also recycling batteries from electric cars.

BMW is recycling used batteries from its i3 electric car, using them to power a wall-mounted battery pack that can provide up to 10 hours of emergency power for homes and businesses in the event of a power outage.

Nissan is also recycling used batteries from its Leaf electric car, using them to store energy generated by solar panels.