I came across this article about EVs with replaceable batteries where the vehicles are purchased without a battery and then a replaceable battery is leased. Instead of recharging the battery, it is swapped for a fully charged battery.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbXpj8Xa2yQ
Interesting concept Dennis, It appears that what's old is new again. I stumbled across this about a year ago.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1P3gF_nC_k
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