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Aqua Metals is building a more sustainable battery recycling ecosystem

Charged EVs

In contrast, lead-acid batteries have a 99% recycling rate in the US. Several companies are developing chemical processes, but these are still at pilot scale, and Aqua’s execs see serious challenges in delivering the required product purity and dealing with waste streams. But right now, used lead-acid batteries are a commodity.

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Aqua Metals is building a more sustainable battery recycling ecosystem – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

In contrast, lead-acid batteries have a 99% recycling rate in the US. Several companies are developing chemical processes, but these are still at pilot scale, and Aqua’s execs see serious challenges in delivering the required product purity and dealing with waste streams. But right now, used lead-acid batteries are a commodity.