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AAH #648 - EV Battery Recycling: Pitfalls and Possibilities
May 19, 2023
Guests David Klanecky, John Voelcker, Sean McElroy, and John McElroy discuss EV battery recycling, repurposing batteries for grid storage, battery swapping in urban areas, challenges in testing and recycling battery cells, and the potential of recycling different types of batteries like sulfur lithium and solid-state batteries. The conversation highlights the importance of sustainable practices and efficient recycling strategies in the evolving EV market.
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- Lithium-ion batteries are key in EVs, leading to increased focus on recycling critical metals like nickel and lithium.
- Serba Solutions integrates entities to create a circular supply chain, enhancing sustainability and resource efficiency in battery material recycling.
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Recycling Battery Materials for Over 30 Years
For more than three decades, battery recycling has been a core focus, especially emphasizing the recovery of critical metals like nickel, cadmium, and now lithium from various types of batteries. Lithium-ion batteries have gained significant traction over the years, particularly in consumer electronics and electric vehicles (EVs), leading to a heightened focus on recycling efforts. Companies like Serba Solutions have evolved to specialize in recovering these critical metals and reintegrating them into the supply chain.
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