Recycling the massive batteries of electric vehicles, which lose potency over time, remains one of the criticisms of the environmental “green” labels often used to promote EVs. Historically, recycling batteries has been problematic and expensive. So, BMW, with other technology partners, continues to develop new approaches to making the growing electric vehicle market more sustainable.
According to a recent press release, “After successfully launching a closed-loop recycling system for the reuse of raw materials from high-voltage batteries thanks to the BMW Brilliance Automotive Joint Venture (BBA) in China in 2022, the BMW Group has now hit another milestone on its journey. On 1 November 2024, it launched a pan-European partnership with SK tes, a leading provider of innovative technology lifecycle solutions. The special recycling process recovers cobalt, nickel, and lithium from used batteries before returning them to the value chain to make new batteries. This closed-loop system is set to expand to the US-Mexico-Canada region as early as 2026.”
Read the full press release here.
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