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Audi, Redwood Materials launch recycling program for consumer electronics • ZebethMedia

By zebethcontrolPosted on November 10, 2022Posted in Audi, Batteries, EV, Redwood Materials, TransportationNo Comments

Audi and battery recycler Redwood Materials are teaming up to collect end-of-life batteries from cell phones, electric toothbrushes and other lithium-ion-powered devices at participating dealerships nationwide. Beginning November, consumers can deposit their laptops, cell phones, e-bikes, e-scooters, electric toothbrushes, vacuum cleaners, power drills and other rechargeable devices at the dealerships. The recycling bins will be […]

Bendy batteries could power new categories, and Anthro Energy thinks its cracked the code • ZebethMedia

By zebethcontrolPosted on October 19, 2022Posted in Batteries, Climate, EC Food Climate and Sustainability, Hardware, wearablesNo Comments

Battery technology has made significant strides in recent years, but there’s one place they haven’t changed much — they’re still as stiff as a board. The era of inflexible portable power may be coming to an end, though, if Anthro Energy can bring its bendy batteries to market. It’s getting some help with that courtesy […]

Sila’s Gene Berdichevsky on the ‘5-year roller coaster’ facing battery companies • ZebethMedia

By zebethcontrolPosted on October 17, 2022Posted in Batteries, Climate, EC Food Climate and Sustainability, EC Founder Interview, gene berdichevsky, Sila, TransportationNo Comments

As hundreds of thousands of EVs come to market over the next few years, demand for critical battery materials like lithium, graphite, nickel, and cobalt has never been higher. Automakers are scrambling to ensure their own supply of key raw materials and, in the process, reduce their reliance on China, the dominant force in the […]

Honda to create $700M EV hub in Ohio • ZebethMedia

By zebethcontrolPosted on October 11, 2022Posted in Batteries, EV, honda, LG Energy, TransportationNo Comments

Honda said on Tuesday it is spending $700 million to retool three of its Ohio plants to build electric vehicles as it aims to phase out gas engines by 2040. Batteries for the electric vehicles from Honda and its Acura division will be supplied by a joint venture with LG Energy Solutions. The automaker confirmed […]