Recycled Rubber Coalition white paper examines EV impact on scrapped tires
The Coalition estimates there will be a 12% increase in the number of scrap tires that will be produced as drivers transition to EVs.
Most U.S. adults are concerned about how we dispose of EV batteries
Seventy-one percent of U.S. adults surveyed say they worry about improper EV battery disposal.
Toyota expands battery recycling network
Toyota partnered with Cirba Solutions to optimize its logistics network for end-of-life EV battery collection.
Toyota expands partnership with Redwood
The agreement builds on the collaboration with Redwood announced last year for battery collection and recycling of Toyota EV batteries.
Swedish researchers develop efficient metal recycling method
Chalmers University researchers used oxalic acid to recover 100% aluminum and 98% lithium from electric car batteries.
Ascend Elements, Koura partner on Li-Ion recycling project
The companies will collaborate on commercializing Hydro-to-Anode technology, providing a sustainable source of graphite.
TerrePower accelerates solar panel reuse industry in Tennessee
The company remanufactures used solar panels to enable second-life usage, selling them as a more affordable solution.
B2U second-life EV battery storage goes live in California
The Sierra hybrid storage facility is interconnected to the grid, selling power into California’s wholesale power market.
Honda, Ascend Elements partner on EV battery materials
Ascend Elements has recycled used lithium-ion batteries for American Honda Motor Co. since 2021.
Tevva, Ecobat partner on EV battery repair, recycling
Ecobat says it will ensure Tevva’s lithium-ion batteries are handled, diagnosed and repaired effectively.
The EV battery materials sourcing problem
What innovations could help lessen the detrimental impacts stemming from EV battery manufacturing?
Half of Americans think Li-Ion EV batteries are unrecyclable
That said, EV battery recycling isn’t quite as easy as dumping them in your household’s blue trash can.