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There’s gold (and lithium and cobalt) in all those EV battery packs

The Verge: Energy

With billions invested in some literally explosive recycling technology, Redwood Materials is poised to become a significant factor in meeting that need. Supply and demand There’s recently been some churn in the media about cooling demand for electric cars, but a quick look at the numbers shows demand is strong.

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The Lead-Acid Battery’s Demise Has Been Greatly Exaggerated

R-Squared Energy

A key point they made in the email was that lead-acid batteries are 99% recyclable, while lithium-ion batteries are recycled at a rate below 5%. To summarize my view, I agree that the recycling issue must be addressed. The cost curve could flatten at a higher price for lithium-ion batteries. They agreed.

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