Study Projects Shortfall in Recycled Battery Materials for Europe by 2045
What happened
A study published in the Journal of Cleaner Production analyzed the theoretical recovery of critical materials from end-of-life light-duty electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle batteries through 2045. The analysis found that a high-reuse scenario could reduce the cumulative availability of recycled material by 20%–25% by that time. Cobalt is projected to face the largest shortfall against European Union recycled-content targets.
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Why it matters
The transition to electric mobility increases demand for battery materials while simultaneously creating a source of secondary raw materials. However, the study notes that materials are not immediately available for recycling, as battery packs remain in vehicles for several years and used vehicles move between countries.
Latin America and the European Union are seeking critical minerals and energy sources.
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Who's involved
- EuropeThe region where the material flow analysis of electric vehicle batteries was conducted.
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Europe
terrestrial continent located in north-western Eurasia