TOPIC GUIDE / Follow the battery journey
Lifecycle & second life
Consider how information stays useful through service, repair, repurposing, and recycling.
Updated September 14, 2026 · Independent introductory guidance
Plan for information beyond first sale
Service, repair, repurposing, and recycling can create new information needs. Consider record continuity and access without assuming that every participant should be able to edit every field.
Useful starting points
- Map relevant lifecycle events.
- Identify who can record and approve changes.
- Plan how useful information survives a system change.
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