The article describes the top battery initiatives around the globe focused on ensuring that EV batteries are not only more efficient but also environmentally and ethically responsible throughout their lifecycle. Find out about the top NGOs, associations, industry consortiums and research projects that are working in the battery field.
The transportation of EV batteries presents significant challenges due to strict regulations, varying battery types, and inherent safety risks like fire hazards and thermal runaway. Managing the safe transportation of new, used, and end-of-life batteries becomes increasingly important. This article summarizes the top risks and challenges in battery transportation and provides an expert opinion on this matter.
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This article explains Battery Management Systems, their functionality, applications, challenges, and role for second life applications and the circular economy.
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Used batteries have several application areas and present benefits such as lower cost, longer life cycle of battery, and less environmental effects.
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30 May: Recirculate members joined the General Assembly meeting to discuss the project’s progress, achievements to date, and challenges as well as how it is possible to mitigate them. All members presented Work Packages – each on a separate task, including assessment, evaluation, and safe transportation of batteries, automated Dismantling – pack to module and
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Recirculate is co-funded by the EU’s Horizon Europe research program and the Swiss federal body, the State Secretariat for Education, Research, and Innovation. The Recirculate consortium joined numerous companies and institutions complementing know-how and capabilities to address the most pressing challenges in battery second life by combining innovative technologies, including AI, robotics, and blockchain, with
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Curious about the latest developments in the Recirculate project? Recently, consortium members convened in Barcelona on the 21st of November for a pivotal General Assembly Meeting, marking a significant milestone in the project’s journey. This face-to-face gathering aimed to assess the progress of the last six months, plan future activities, and fortify collaborative efforts among
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Discover the transformative journey of the RECIRCULATE project as it pioneers inclusive battery recycling innovation. RECIRCULATE project partner Iconiq Innovation has recently delivered a targeted “Sex and Gender Dimensions in Research and Innovation” training. RECIRCULATE is committed to weaving diversity into every stage of its project, aligning with EU mandates and unlocking new frontiers in
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An article discussing the existing challenges within the battery value chain, the ways in which RECIRCULATE is tackling these issues, and the planned establishment of the RECIRCULATE Marketplace has recently been published in PV Magazine. The article is authored by Dr. Stephen Rippington of Iconiq Innovation. Dr. Stephen Rippington is science communicator and innovation management consultant
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The global EV market is growing rapidly, while at the same time posing a waste disposal challenge. After 10-15 years of service, EV batteries typically retain only 70 – 80% of their original capacity. By 2040, an estimated 14 million light- and heavy-duty EV battery packs will reach their end-of-life annually. This creates an urgent
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