Report shows 54 percent of respondents have thrown lithium batteries in the trash, threatening environmental safety and the clean energy transition Charlotte, N.C., Nov. 13, 2024 – To highlight the importance of America Recycles Day (Nov. 15), Cirba Solutions, the premier battery recycling materials and management company, shared a new report that highlighted consumer insights […]
The findings in this proprietary survey provide key insights into consumer awareness regarding the safe disposal and recycling of lithium batteries, including electric vehicle (EV) batteries. Given the prominence of lithium batteries used in consumers’ devices throughout daily life, better understanding of proper recycling practices is critical not only for the environment, but creating a
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Electric vehicles (EVs) are transforming the transportation sector. Powered by lithium-ion batteries, these vehicles are replacing gas and diesel-driven vehicles in many countries. Lithium-ion vehicle batteries have gained popularity for various reasons, including high power-to-weight ratio, high-temperature performance, low self-discharge, and high battery life. These batteries offer many benefits over lead-acid batteries and nickel-metal hydride
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by Katelyn Tomaszewski The need for lithium batteries is growing every day. Lithium batteries are used in a wide range of things, including cell phones, laptops, kid’s toys, energy storage solutions, and electric vehicles. Lithium used in today’s batteries is primarily mined, while only a small portion is reused. The biggest lithium producers are Australia,
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