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Battery 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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The race for lithium supplies, its challenges, and the role of recycling

February 17, 2025

NEU explores the role of state policies and investments in closing the gap between lithium reserves and production. As lithium miners face evolving regulatory changes, having recycled lithium in the mix can help co-create a more sustainable supply of lithium globally.

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How EV batteries are recycled in the United States of America

February 7, 2025

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗩 𝗯𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱? For the U.S., recycling EV batteries to recover critical minerals like lithium is necessary to 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆. The EPA classifies lithium-ion batteries as universal waste, streamlining collection and transport for recycling. As more EVs hit the road, scaling up efficient recycling solutions is essential to 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗽 on battery materials and securing the future of clean energy.

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The economic and technical challenges of LFP battery recycling

January 31, 2025

The high costs associated with lithium recovery in traditional recycling approaches make recycling LFP less economically appetizing. Critical innovation is needed to overcome the technical and economical challenges that face recycling LFP batteries at a commercial scale, and unlock the full potential of LFP recycling. NEU's patented method may just be the solution needed.

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How the Circular Economy Supports Sustainability

January 21, 2025

Lithium demand is projected to exceed total supply by 2027. How can the world make up for this shortfall? Besides mining for more metals which contributes to more pollution, one available solution is recycling, which is expected to offset ~7% of primary lithium demand by 2024.

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