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Lithium Battery Recycling Supply
May 30, 2025
While everyone debates EV adoption rates, a massive opportunity is building in plain sight: an avalanche of lithium battery recycling feedstock hitting recycling markets. The numbers tell the story. 1.35 million tons of lithium-ion battery scrap projected for 2025. By 2035? 4.5 million tons.
Read moreUnderstanding the cost drivers of LFP Battery Disposal
April 17, 2025
What goes into the price of lithium-ion battery disposal? As straightforward as it might seem, there are additional factors to consider. Due to the hazardous nature of waste batteries, expenses for safe handling, secure transportation, and adherence to local regulations can add to costs. Learn more about the factors that affect disposal costs and why choosing the right recycler matters.
Read moreCan EV Batteries, Solar Batteries, and Industrial Lithium Batteries Be Recycled in the Same Way?
March 12, 2025
LFP batteries are widely used across industries, but not every battery used is LFP. The good news? LFP batteries are recyclable if they go through the right process! At NEU Battery Materials, we specialize in LFP batteries recycling. We not only take batteries from EVs to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and beyond, but we also create value for those looking for a cost-effective battery disposal solution.
Read moreThe Case for Electrification and Applications in the Industrial Sector
March 7, 2025
How are manufacturing leaders slashing operational costs while cutting emissions? Our latest post shows why the highest fuel-consuming industries are making the switch faster than expected. Discover why lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries aren't just an environmental choice—they're becoming the economic imperative for operations with high energy demands and costly downtime.
Read moreBattery Belt Rising: How Southern US States are Becoming a Hub for E-mobility in America
February 27, 2025
The rise of electric vehicles (EVs) and lithium-ion battery manufacturing is reshaping the economic landscape of the U.S. South. Attracting a majority of investments are the states of Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Between 2018 and 2024 alone, the South attracted $428 billion in clean energy investments. With billions in investments flowing into the region, the South is rapidly transforming into a powerhouse for advanced battery production, electric vehicle assembly, and the broader e-mobility supply chain. The reasons for this we’ll elaborate below.
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