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Honda develops process to reuse rare earth metals extracted from old NiMH batteries for new NiMH batteries for hybrid vehicles

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Honda Motor Co., Now, by applying molten salt electrolysis to this oxide, Honda has succeeded in extracting metallized rare earth that can be used directly as negative-electrode materials for nickel-metal hydride batteries. Honda’s process for recycling NiMH batteries. The new portion of the process is outlined in red.

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California Energy Commission awards more than $5.5M for green transportation projects and $1.8M for 20 energy research projects

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Each system comprises electronic components that can be used with a variety of batteries and motors and installed on conventional medium- and heavy-duty chassis, modifying them into all-electric battery operated vehicles that have no tailpipe emissions. Motiv Power Systems, Inc. Electricity: Negawatt Consulting, Inc.

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