Mercedes-Benz Launches Advanced Battery Recycling Plant in Germany
The facility in Kuppenheim aims to recover over 96% of materials from electric vehicle batteries, enhancing sustainability in the automotive industry.
- Mercedes-Benz's new plant uses a mechanical-hydrometallurgical process to recycle battery materials efficiently.
- The facility can process 2,500 tonnes of battery materials annually, supporting the production of over 50,000 new battery modules.
- The innovative recycling method reduces energy consumption and operates in a net carbon-neutral manner.
- Recovered materials like lithium, nickel, and cobalt are reused in new battery cells, closing the recycling loop.
- The project receives support from the German government and is seen as a milestone in sustainable resource management.
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