Nissan trials solar-powered second life for Leaf batteries

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Car giant debuts trial that uses four Leaf batteries to store power generated by rooftop solar panels

The first Nissan Leafs may have only recently made it to the forecourt, but Nissan is already investigating what to do with the innovative electric vehicles when they reach the end of their natural life....

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