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How are EV batteries (actually) recycled?

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Electric Vehicle (EV) battery recycling is crucial to a sustainable, electrified transportation system. A substantial portion of key minerals for electrifying could come from recycled batteries by 2050, dramatically reducing the need for new mining. The recycler takes the battery pack apart into smaller modules.

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Are EV Batteries Recyclable?

Union of Concerned Scientists

Luckily, lithium-ion battery recycling research and development has been going on for years and there is an existing and growing repurposing and recycling system in North America for these components. Current lithium-ion battery collection, repurposing, and recycling network in North America. Slattery et al.

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Wiicare Joins Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

Environment + Energy Leader

The post Wiicare Joins Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. Wiicare joins worldwide companies DOW, Eastman, and Boston Scientific as members of HPRC.

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California’s Progress Toward Recycling Policy for EV Batteries

Union of Concerned Scientists

As electric vehicle (EV) policies are implemented around the country, and sales continue to rise, a question many ask is if vehicle batteries are recycled. Yes, EV battery recycling is happening in facilities around the United States. Did the group propose recycling requirements? California is taking steps to change that.

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General Motors Invests in EV Battery Recycling Technology

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General Motors and Lithion Recycling have announced that GM Ventures, the automaker's investment arm, has made a strategic investment in Lithion's Series A financing round, supporting a new GM-Lithion strategic partnership agreement to pursue a circular battery ecosystem using Lithion's advanced battery recycling technology.

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Intuitive AI Launches Oscar Pocket to Simplify Recycling

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Intuitive AI unveiled Oscar Pocket, a user-friendly tool designed to revolutionize the recycling process for popular brands worldwide.

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NOVA Chemicals Establishes New Recycled Polyethylene Business

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NOVA Circular Solutions will be home to the Syndigo brand, the company’s newest portfolio of recycled polyethylene (rPE). The post NOVA Chemicals Establishes New Recycled Polyethylene Business appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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