EV battery recycling has a math problem
14 hours ago
- #EV Battery Recycling
- #Environmental Policy
- #Economic Challenges
- EV battery recycling faces economic challenges, with some salvage yards paying to dispose of batteries rather than making money.
- Valuable minerals like nickel and cobalt are being replaced by cheaper iron phosphate in newer batteries, reducing recycling profitability.
- Colorado passed a law requiring manufacturers to take responsibility for recycling EV batteries, aiming to prevent environmental hazards.