Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

An exploded view of an EV battery: Researchers have demonstrated a method to upcycle end-of-life battery waste into materials that can be used for ‘next generation’ battery cathodes. Professor Slater of the University of Birmingham said: “The challenge is no longer about recycling.

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Charged

APRIL 5, 2024

Afraid there won’t be enough recycling plants to recycle EV batteries when they start reaching end of life in large numbers? Encouraged by generous government incentives, companies have been investing heavily in battery plants. If a shortage of recyclable batteries develops, such companies could have the advantage.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 28, 2022

Five- to tenfold growth is expected in the global lithium battery market over the next decade as people shift to electric vehicles, but already lithium supplies are tight.

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Charged

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In recycling, one of the biggest cost items is transporting the materials, and this is obviously the case for EV batteries, which are heavy and pose health and safety risks. According to the companies, transportation represents 41% of the total cost of battery recycling, and contributes 3.5%

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Tesla's co-founder is pioneering a circular system for electric vehicle batteries. This week, I've been thinking a lot about electric vehicle batteries and the massive potential for battery recycling and reuse. Lithium-ion batteries are clearly a candidate for such innovative circular thinking. .

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Charged

APRIL 1, 2024

The economic benefits of recycling Li-ion batteries are clear, but at present, only a small percentage of them are recycled. In contrast, lead-acid batteries have a 99% recycling rate in the US. The two main processes for recycling lithium-ion batteries are pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy.

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Charged

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Redwood Materials , the battery recycling firm run by Tesla alum JB Straubel, recently broke ground on a new facility near Charleston, South Carolina. The plant will complement the company’s Nevada materials location, and will be used to recycle, refine and remanufacture anode and cathode components. Source: Teslarati

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 17, 2023

The plant will process end-of-life lithium batteries from sectors such as auomotive. Since 2017, ABB has delivered electrification and automation equipment to power Northvolt’s Ett gigafactory for lithium-ion batteries in Sweden. ” The Revolt Ett site.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2023

A new study highlights potential pathways to significantly increase waste collection and plastic recycling rates globally. These countries have plastic recycling rates of up to 10 per cent. Examples of countries include Kenya, Iraq and Congo. Examples of countries include Indonesia, Egypt and Saudi Arabia.

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Charged

MARCH 25, 2024

US truck maker Mack Trucks , a subsidiary of Volvo , has delivered a Mack LR Electric refuse vehicle to Florida-based Coastal Waste & Recycling. Coastal Waste & Recycling is also piloting Volvo Construction Equipment’s CE EC230 Electric 23-ton excavator. Nextran Truck Centers will provide service and support.

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The Verge: Energy

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Photo by Wan Shanchao / VCG via Getty Images We could soon see more lithium-ion batteries made with recycled materials thanks to a new partnership. While BASF will create the cathode active materials using recycled metals from a Battle Creek, Michigan facility, Nanotech will use those materials to create the lithium-ion battery cells.

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Green Living Guy

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Recycling of electric car batteries can be easier, cheaper, and more environmentally friendly. That’s according to a new scientific article from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, which outlines an optimized recycling process.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 2, 2021

Better batteries will get us to an electrified future. The mass adoption of electric vehicles — and, well, electric everything — will rely heavily on cheap, dependable batteries. While the cost of lithium-ion batteries has dropped dramatically , the technology still leaves something to be desired. Mike De Socio.

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Charged

MAY 2, 2023

Volkswagen and lithium-ion battery recycler Redwood Materials have partnered to offer US consumers a convenient way to recycle rechargeable devices or lithium-ion batteries. The collaboration between Volkswagen Group of America and Redwood began last year with a recycling deal for all Volkswagen and Audi EV battery packs.

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TechXplore

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have found a new and efficient way to recycle metals from spent electric car batteries. The method allows recovery of 100% of the aluminum and 98% of the lithium in electric car batteries.

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Charged

MARCH 18, 2022

Battery recycling specialist Ascend Elements (formerly Battery Resourcers) has been selected by SK Battery America (SKBA) to recycle both cell and module battery manufacturing scrap from SKBA’s manufacturing facility in Commerce, Georgia. Source: Ascend Elements.

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Charged

JANUARY 17, 2023

Nevada-based Aqua Metals has begun operating a pilot battery recycling facility at the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center. Feedstock has been introduced into the automated system, enabling recovery of valuable critical minerals from spent lithium-ion batteries. Source: Aqua Metals.

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 5, 2023

AGL signs deal with Australian start-up that says it can recycle batteries without creating a sludge known as "black mass" The post AGL signs up battery recycling innovator that avoids “black mass” for Hunter hub appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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TechXplore

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In the cradle of France's atomic program, researchers are using their nuclear know-how for a key project in the country's energy transition: recycling the raw materials in old electric car batteries, solar panels and wind turbines.

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Energy Central

JULY 27, 2023

Electric cars have been hailed as the future of personal transportation, but one glaring issue stands in the way — a lack of EV battery recycling capabilities. Otherwise, the complex batteries powering today’s commutes will fill tomorrow’s landfills, leaching toxins into the soil and requiring automakers to.

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GreenTech Gazette

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Lithium-ion batteries are a key component of the transition to a clean energy future. They are used in a wide variety of applications, including electric vehicles, laptops, and smartphones. However, as the demand for lithium-ion batteries grows, so does the need for sustainable recycling methods.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 14, 2021

A UN-backed report funded by the EU outlines a proposal whereby the recycling of certain components and sub-systems within electronic equipment should be mandated by law. Acceptance by the manufacturing and recycling industry is also needed, as the standards will only work when there is widespread adoption.”.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

A seemingly ground-breaking project to create a circular end-of-life supply chain for the electric vehicle industry is being led by EMR Metals Recycling. Under current EU law and also post Brexit, manufacturers retain responsibility for the safe disposal of electric car batteries.

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Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Digital transparency company Everledger has launched what they tout as a world-first battery passport pilot with automotive manufacturer Ford Motor Company to ensure responsible recycling of EV batteries. EV battery tracking. EV battery visibility.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 22, 2022

As we enter the warmer months, waste and recycling sites are increasingly vulnerable to fire. Such risks are amplified by the presence of batteries in waste streams and in the vehicles and machinery used on waste sites. Batteries, however, are an increasingly common presence, found in items such as children’s toys and mobile phones.

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 12, 2023

A used batteries collection point at a recycling facility in Bunya, Australia in February 2022. Stop Battery Fires” has been created in partnership with the UK’s National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) , and is now available for local authorities to share. To participate in the survey please click on the survey link.

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The Verge: Energy

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Image: Redwood Redwood Materials has recycled e-bike batteries and Tesla batteries. The decommissioning recently wrapped and the batteries are now being transported to the company’s facility in north Nevada for recycling. That project was a 52 megawatt-hour battery installation plus a 13MW SolarCity solar farm.

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Charged

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Redwood Materials , the battery materials firm founded by Tesla cofounder JB Straubel, has announced a partnership with Ford. The two companies will work together to “create a closed loop for battery recycling and a domestic supply chain for critical battery materials.”.

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TechXplore

OCTOBER 20, 2023

University of Birmingham researchers have announced a new approach for recycling the highest value component of end-of-life electric car batteries, the battery cathode, that is less energy-intensive and uses less hazardous chemicals than current recycling methods.

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Charged

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Battery recycling technology company Lithion has raised 125 million Canadian dollars ($99 million US) in a Series A funding round, and has granted construction and manufacturing firm IS Dongseo the exclusive right to use its lithium-ion battery recycling technology in the South Korean market.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 12, 2021

The University of Birmingham has purchased a laboratory-scale rare earth roll separator for its School of Metallurgy and Minerals lithium-ion battery recycling research facility. This includes a battery shredding facility and a range of physical separation equipment. High-intensity magnetic separation.

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Charged

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

Redwood Materials , the battery materials firm founded by Tesla cofounder JB Straubel, has launched a battery recycling pilot in California that aims to “establish efficient, safe and effective recovery pathways for end-of-life hybrid and EV battery packs.” Source: Redwood Materials.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2022

The lithium battery economy, driven largely by the growing electrical vehicle market, presents opportunities for water and wastewater businesses across the value chain, according to a new report from BlueTech Research. Batteries now account for 73% of lithium use, a rapid rise since 2011 when it was just 23%. Recycling growth.

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Energy Central

DECEMBER 11, 2023

About The Event According to the International Energy Agency, the global stock of electric vehicles could reach 245 million units by 2030, which is an incredibly big boost considering 10 million today. It is also forecasted that by 2040 two out of three vehicles will be electric. They are made.

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Charged

AUGUST 3, 2021

TES, a provider of sustainable technology lifecycle services, has taken over a recycling facility at the Port Of Rotterdam , Europe’s largest seaport, from Battery Recycling Services Netherlands. TES plans to focus the facility on the recycling of lithium-ion batteries. ” Source: TES.

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Charged

MARCH 9, 2023

Innovate UK ‘s Faraday Battery Challenge will support 17 new EV battery initiatives with £27.6 The new projects will advance various types of EV battery technology, including digital twins, battery recycling and next-generation materials. OXLiD is investigating Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Electric vehicles (EVs) are taking to the roads in record numbers. Car manufacturers drive huge sums into innovating better solutions for range and battery recyclability.

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