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BMW Group creates closed recycling loop for high-voltage batteries in China

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The BMW Brilliance Automotive joint venture (BBA) has established a closed loop for reuse of the raw materials nickel, lithium and cobalt from high-voltage batteries that are no longer suitable for use in electric vehicles. Automated and precise dismantling of BMW high-voltage batteries at Huayou Recycling.

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The Importance of Recycling and Repurposing EV Batteries

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Usage Patterns: High-speed driving and frequent fast charging can shorten battery life. Charging Habits: Practices like not consistently charging to full capacity can help prolong battery life. Using a battery maintainer or trickle charger can help keep the battery at the optimal charge level.

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ARPA-E awarding $39M to 16 projects to grow the domestic critical minerals supply chain

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The selected projects, led by universities, national laboratories, and the private sector aim to develop commercially scalable technologies that will enable greater domestic supplies of copper, nickel, lithium, cobalt, rare earth elements, and other critical elements.

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