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UK needs to act to prevent electric vehicle battery waste mountain – new study

Envirotec Magazine

Recycling technologies for end-of-life lithium ion batteries (LIBs) are not keeping pace with the rapid rise of electric vehicles, storing up a potentially huge waste management problem for the future, according to a new study.

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New grades of recycled steel: Project shortlisted for award

Envirotec Magazine

The opportunity to use recycled steel in the UK for new high-quality applications, such as electric vehicles and offshore wind turbines, is considerable. Currently, 80 percent of this recycled material is exported, with millions of tonnes of virgin iron ore imported in its place.

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MINI Strip car uses 3D printing and recycled materials

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Material selections are mostly recyclable and serve as an example as a substitute for foamed plastics. + MINI Strip car uses 3D printing and recycled materials. BMW Group Via Automotive World Images via BMW Group. Here is the original post:Â .

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Upcycling of materials should be the priority for EV batteries

Envirotec Magazine

The cathode, which is the part of batteries that supply electrical current, is the primary limitation for achieving the high-energy, low-cost lithium ion (LI) batteries needed for the transition to zero emissions at tailpipe that will be required to reduce global CO2 emissions and mitigate global warming.

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The end of 'vroom, vroom'? Mattel brings first carbon neutral electric vehicle toys to mass market

Business Green

Even toy cars are joining the electric vehicle (EV) revolution , with Mattel this week unveiling the first mass market toy line to be certified as 'carbon neutral' featuring zero emission toy cars and EV charging stations. Launch of Mega Bloks Green Town range aims to encourage sustainable behaviours in children from an early age.

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AESC to build new EV battery factory in South Carolina

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The company says it aims to rely on responsible sources for critical battery materials and to increase its use of recycled materials. The groundbreaking for AESC’s battery cell gigafactory is a landmark moment in the evolution of South Carolina’s rapidly expanding electric vehicle industry.” Source: AESC

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Fiat 500 3+1 electric vehicle gets a fresh redesign

AGreenLiving

Best of all, the electric vehicle capabilities are a big win for the planet. Eco-friendly and recyclable materials are featured as well. Seats are made from a combination of vegan leather and Seaqual fiber derived from recycled plastic, some of which was collected from the ocean. Fiat Images via Fiat.