We generally think of recycling as something that is good for the environment. And, by and large, that is the case; when done properly, recycling reduces the amount of waste in the world and allows ...

A new investigation finds the US auto industry's reliance on cheap recycled lead from Nigeria is poisoning entire communities. With environmental regulations tightening in the US and elsewhere over ...

The auto industry wants people to see sparkling factories turning reclaimed lead into batteries for Ford, Toyota, GM and the rest. But in Africa’s lead recycling capital, reality looks very different.

Lithium-ion batteries offer high energy density in a small, lightweight package. They are widely used in many items, from small consumer electronics such as smartphones and laptops to electric ...

Look around, and you might notice that people use batteries every day in cars, smart watches, hearing aids, cellphones, and more! Batteries can allow us to use renewable energy sources and reduce ...

It isn't easy to recycle high-voltage batteries from electric cars, but Porsche wants to take a stab at it. The plan: extract raw materials from old EV batteries to make fresh ones for its own ...

Renault plans to extract and recycle lithium and other materials from used electric vehicle batteries. If it achieves its aim, it will be the first European manufacturer to recycle batteries on a ...

A joint investigation by The New York Times and The Examination reveals how demand for lead batteries has fueled lead ...

Germany-based battery recycling Trumpf says automakers and battery manufacturers now can recycle used or defective batteries from electric vehicles (EVs) on an industrial scale using its laser ...

Mercedes-Benz opened an in-house battery recycling plant. The facility will produce enough materials to make 50,000 new battery modules annually, the company says. EV battery recycling is a niche but ...