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S3 Episode 86, October 7th, 2025

Episode 86: Nick Nesbitt, Mapleview Energy

Can retired EV batteries help solve our energy crisis? In this episode of The Capitalist Hippie Podcast, host Marco Pimentel sits down with Nick Nesbitt, founder of Mapleview Energy, to explore how repurposing electric vehicle batteries could transform our energy infrastructure while creating a circular economy powerhouse.

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