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

Electric cars are often purchased because of their environmental benefits, but if millions of old batteries from these cars aren't managed well, those benefits could be offset. Here are four ...

Electric vehicles are quickly becoming the go-to for many car buyers. Gas prices and environmental concerns are strong motivators for people to give up gas and go electric, but the segment is so new ...

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 ...

Starting your car means relying on a 12-volt battery that will eventually need to be replaced. Rather than ending up in a landfill, it's important to find the best way to dispose of the battery, or ...

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 ...

A town hall meeting was held Wednesday over a controversial car battery recycling factory in the City of Industry that has been fined by the state of California for years of violating state ...

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.

General Motors Co. said Thursday that its GM Ventures unit made a strategic investment in Lithion Recycling Inc.'s Series A financing round. The companies did not disclose the dollar amount of the ...

There are five facilities in the United States dedicated to recycling electric car batteries as it’s still a relatively new industry. Observers say this is not an obstacle to recycling lithium-ion ...