Volvo And CATL Have Big Plans For Old EV Batteries

19 Apr 2024 | Abstracted from Electrek

"Volvo suppliers will take apart the batteries to use over 90% of the key materials like nickel, cobalt, lithium, and others...CATL will then use the materials to make new EV batteries that will be used to power its new electric cars...The partnership aims to further reduce the carbon footprint of EVs by recycling key battery materials.

"Volvo aims to reduce CO2 emissions per average vehicle by 75% by 2030."

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