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GM joins IRMA to certify sustainability and human rights in EV supply chain

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General Motors has joined the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA), adding another element to company programs that support the sustainability and human rights of the EV supply chain. GM already requires suppliers to meet its standards and adhere to company values throughout the supply chain.

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BMW Group shifting to cylindrical BMW cells in NEUE KLASSE from 2025; 46xx

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The new BMW round cells come with a standard diameter of 46 millimeters and two different heights (46xx). Compared to the prismatic cells of the fifth BMW battery cell generation, the nickel content in the sixth-generation BMW round cells is higher on the cathode side, while the cobalt content is reduced.

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The Importance of Recycling and Repurposing EV Batteries

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Valuable materials such as cobalt, nickel, lithium, and copper are then extracted and refined, removing impurities to meet quality standards for reuse. They consist of various components, each requiring a specific recycling process, making it difficult to standardize these processes.

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Verifying the origin of EV battery materials at the source: Traceability challenges, Part Two

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Bureau Veritas has partnered with digital platform provider OPTEL to create a traceability and sustainability assessment solution called V-Trace, which companies and government regulators can use to follow products through their supply chains, from extraction of the raw materials to final assembly. I joined BV in 2016.

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