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EV Battery Recycling
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News, information and insights regarding the recycling of batteries used in electric vehicles. This includes companies that recycle EV batteries, North American strategies for developing EV battery recycling hubs, and the work of automotive manufacturers to ensure batteries from electric vehicles they manufacturer are recycled at end of life.
Lithion Recycling secures funding for first commercial operation in Quebec
Montreal-based Lithion Recycling has raised $125 million in first round funding to build a lithium-ion battery recycling plant and Technology Development Center in Quebec, with more Canadian and international facilities to follow
Mangrove Lithium closes US$10-million marquee financing to build next-generation lithium refinery
Vancouver startup announces that Breakthrough Energy Ventures — an investment group founded by Bill Gates to advance zero-emissions solutions — is leading its Series A investment round, along with BDC Capital, to finance a commercial-scale refinery that will be faster, more flexible and cheaper than current facilities
First Cobalt adopts new name, elaborates on plans for Canada’s first battery industrial park
Now called Electra Battery Materials, the former First Cobalt expects its new moniker to better reflect its battery complex plans to meet supply chain demands and the rapidly growing electric vehicle market in North America
Quebec risks a critical circular economy misstep with proposed EV battery recycling plan
Newly proposed regulation that arbitrarily caps the lifespan of EV batteries at 10 years and forces mandatory recycling risks stifling battery longevity innovation and promotes a disposable car culture, cautions Dr. Jeff Dahn
Recycling batteries a critical part of Canada’s need for a “secure supply of raw materials” say experts
In the final episode of our discussion series on Canada’s national EV battery supply chain, representatives from Canadian battery recyclers spoke about challenges for EV battery end-of-life processes, regulation and why recycling makes more sense than re-use