In 2023, USA Had Battery Recycling Facilities Capable of Reclaiming More Than 35,000 Tons of Battery Materials

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Battery recycling will play a important function in assembly the battery materials wants for future EV manufacturing. As of 2023, the US had sufficient home battery recycling capability to reclaim 35,500 tons of battery supplies. There are extra amenities deliberate within the subsequent two to 4 years to reclaim a further 76,000 tons. Intermediate processing amenities obtain lithium-ion batteries and battery manufacturing scrap to course of into supplies that may be reintegrated into the battery provide chain. Practically 175,000 tons of fabric had been reclaimed in intermediate processing amenities in 2023 with plans to deal with almost 198,000 extra tons within the subsequent few years.

Be aware: Consists of intermediate processing amenities and recycled supplies producers in the US as of October 1, 2023.

Supply: Argonne Nationwide Laboratory, Securing Materials for the U.S. Electric Vehicle IndustryFebruary 2024, Determine 10.

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