As part of the Biden-Harris administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the U.S. Department of Energy announced plans to provide $192 million in funding for battery recycling advancements and the launch of a battery research and development consortium. This would bring the grand total of money dedicated to EV and battery technologies close to $3 billion. According…
Earlier this year, California announced plans to ban the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2025. Despite the many concerns sparked by the announcement, electric vehicles continue to grow in popularity. However, many consumers know little about EV batteries, where they go after disposal, how they are disposed of, or even whether or not they…
Since the announcement of California’s plan to ban the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035, many concerns have risen in regards to a future with electric vehicles and what that means for the environment and the battery recycling industry. Lithium Ion batteries are used in many electronics today including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and many…
Lithium Ion batteries are among the most dangerous components in electronic recycling. Known to combust when damaged, LIBs have caused many fires in the industry and often result in a chain reaction, especially in battery recycling or other end-of-life facilities. Because of the chemical reaction that occurs, LIB fires are more difficult to extinguish, and…
In an effort to avoid the worst consequences of climate change, we’ll need to enter an energy revolution. Specifically, we’ll need to find ways to replace dirty, fossil fuel-based grids and vehicles with clean, carbon-free grids and electric vehicles (EVs). However making this into a reality will be a challenge due to the fact that…