[04:39.88]But he noted that the recycling processes Redwood uses are currently profitable. [04:47.72]"There's really quite a hunger for these materials," Straubel said. [04:54.08]He added that the metals used in EV batte...
According to a UNreport, the US generated 7 million tons of e-waste in 2019 alone. That means the average American throws away 46 pounds of e-waste every single year, and only 15% of electronics are properly recycled. (Image Source:Department of Toxic Substances Control) In many states, ...
Lithium-ion battery recycling exists, but not nearly on the scale and at the efficiency we need it to as batteries become more and more popular.
For lead-acid batteries that are still so commonplace, recycling is surprisingly efficient. Typically, 99% of the materials contained, including lead and the materials composing the case, are recycled for new battery production or other industries. The major impact comes from disposal. Batteries that...
Why batteries are the way forward for trucksRegulators across the globe have set ambitious emissions targets for truck OEMs. For instance, the European Commission has set some of the tightest emission regulations, requiring a 45 percent emissions reduction in new-ve...
“fast fashion,” companies and brands are rethinking their business practices based on mass production and mass consumption, seeking new ways to address environmental issues. Not only are they using more recycled materials and reducing packaging materials, but they are also actively working to reduce...
recycled by being separated into their component metals, which are then used to rebuild new batteries. Onlyabout halfof a battery's components can be recycled as of this writing, but new methods are being developed to glean more valuable metals from an EV's battery at the end of its life...
How Victorians Recycled Their Green Bottle Glass
Global EV adoption is accelerating fast, with EY forecasts predicting that EV sales in major markets will surpass that of traditional vehicles by 2033. The electrification of transport has huge implications for mining and metals companies, as they will face significantly increased demand for certain ...
Garbage trucks, buses, and 18-wheelers.Unfortunately, batteries are a less practical option when it comes to long-distance buses and trucks. The bigger the vehicle you want to move, and the farther you want to drive it without recharging, the harder it’ll be to use electricity to power ...