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Dec 23, 2022

ICYMI:

@USPS

to increase its Battery Electric Vehicle fleet!

@UMSEAS

researchers, with RBC &

The Postal Service pledges to move to an all-electric delivery fleet

support, found that the post office's previous study did not properly measure the emissions savings and costs of electrifying the mail fleet. 🔋📨

npr.org

USPS says it will sharply increase the number of electric-powered delivery trucks — and will go all-electric for new purchases starting in 2026.

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How science could make recycling rare earth elements easier

Jan 27

Recycling rare earth elements used in EV batteries is of critical importance. But there is still much to be done to get there!

@ErinWayman

writes on what methods are currently being studied to recycle these materials for

@ScienceNews

. #BatteryBytes ♻ 🔋

sciencenews.org

As demand grows, scientists are inventing new — and greener — ways to recycle rare earth elements.

Jan 26

Compared to traditional mining processes, Li-Cycle’s #sustainable #battery #recycling process can reduce emissions by up to 67% for CO2, 86% for SOx, and 89% for NOx. At $LICY, we continue to protect the #environment by lowering the environmental impacts of recycling batteries.

Jan 25

In partnership with the

@UMSEAS

, we developed 🔟Green Principles for managing the full lifecycle of electric vehicle batteries. These ten principles will help guide environmentally responsible EV battery manufacturing, use, and end-of-life management. ♻️🔋 responsiblebatterycoalition.org/circular-econo

JCESR

@JCESRHub

Jan 24

Today we mourn the passing of a luminary, Dr. George Crabtree,

@Argonne

Distinguished Fellow who served as director of

@JCESRHub

. George was an amazing leader, colleague, and friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. bit.ly/3XXiTFl

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Ford Motor Company

Jan 22

Happy Lunar New Year! It’s the Year of the Rabbit. Here’s to good luck in 2023.

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Jan 19

At #LICY, we recognize that #recycling plays a vital role in the #sustainability of all Li-ion batteries. By creating a closed-loop #battery supply chain, we're positively impacting the #environment and society. Check out this video that explains our #sustainable process.🔋⚡♻️

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Honda Has Built 30 Million Cars In The United States After 40 Years

Jan 20

RBC member

@HondaInAmerica

has built 30 MILLION made-in-America cars since 1982. Honda's Alabama, Georgia, Indiana and Ohio plants are an important part of the U.S. automotive supply chain and help reduce America's reliance on high-emission imports.

motor1.com

The automaker began building vehicles in Ohio in 1982.

Global Battery Alliance Creates Digital Passport to Enhance Battery Transparency

Jan 19

Our partners at the

@GBA_Org

launched 3 of the world’s first battery passport proof-of-concept pilots at #wef23 in Davos! The

@WSJ

reports on how the passport concept will strengthen the circular economy and increase transparency. #BatteryBytes ♻️🔋

wsj.com

The Global Battery Alliance, an organization made up of battery makers, auto and technology companies with support from governments, unveiled a plan to create a battery passport allowing consumers to...

Honda & LG Invest $3.5 Billion in New Ohio Plant

CleanTechnica

@cleantechnica

Jan 15

Honda & LG Invest $3.5 Billion In New Ohio Plant

cleantechnica.com

Honda deepens its commitment to Ohio with a new, $3.5 billion investment that's set to bring a new factory and 2,200 new jobs to the state.

3 challenges en route to electric vehicle batteries driving the circular economy

Our

partners &

wrote on 3 challenges for EV batteries and the #circulareconomy. In order to responsibly electrify transportation, batteries need to be manufactured, collected, reused & recycled effectively! #wef23 #BatteryBytes ♻️🔋

weforum.org

Half of electric vehicles' production emissions are accounted for by the battery. How can we ensure they are fully recyclable?

Clarios

Jan 9

The Clarios team enjoyed a great week at #CES2023 showcasing how we are innovating in advanced battery technologies! Special thanks to all who were able to join us

in person and virtually. Check out some of our favorite highlights👇🏼

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Jan 10

We work to recover spent lead-acid vehicle batteries to ensure they are recycled as part of a closed-loop system. Our members like

@AdvanceAutoCorp

@autozone

and

@oreillyauto

are key players in closing the loop on 99% of car batteries in America! ♻️🔋 responsiblebatterycoalition.org/battery-recove

Jan 6

RBC member

@HondaInAmerica

unveiled its first prototype EV in partnership with

@Sony

at #CES2023

Sony and Honda reveal Afeela, their joint EV brand, at CES

! 🚗💡

techcrunch.com

At CES 2023, Sony and Honda revealed their first electric vehicle prototype, a four-door sedan, under the brand name Afeela.

Jan 6

RBC member

@HondaInAmerica

unveiled its first prototype EV in partnership with

@Sony

at #CES2023

Sony and Honda reveal Afeela, their joint EV brand, at CES

! 🚗💡

techcrunch.com

At CES 2023, Sony and Honda revealed their first electric vehicle prototype, a four-door sedan, under the brand name Afeela.

Jan 5

#TBT RBC President and Chief Sustainability Officer at

One Planet is Enough, So Why do We Continue to Use More Than One? |...

Adam Muellerweiss spoke at a

@SustainabltyMag

event in London on the promise and practice of the circular economy. youtube.com/watch?v=cd1Eo7 #sustainability #circulareconomy

youtube.com

In this clip, we listen to Adam Muellerweiss, Chief Sustainability Officer at Clarios discuss how one planet is enough, so why do we continue to use more tha...

Researchers zoom in on battery wear and tear

Jan 4

The latest research from the

@UChicagoPME

on battery degradation focuses on the role that the carbon binder domain (CBD) and active materials of the cathode have on the performance of lithium-ion batteries over time. #BatteryBytes ♻️🔋

pme.uchicago.edu

Pure Earth

@PureEarthNow

Jan 3

THANK YOU for helping us solve pollution, save lives, and protect the planet.

Clarios

Jan 2

We make the world’s most advanced batteries and we’re focused on the future of transportation. Stop by booth 5375 to see us

. #CES2023 go.clarios.com/IndustryEvents

Dec 30, 2022

ICYMI: RBC member

’s F150 Lighting was named

@MotorTrend

’s 2023 Truck of the Year! This is the first time an EV has been the unanimous choice for the award. 🥇 media.ford.com/content/fordme

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motortrend

@MotorTrend

Dec 13, 2022

The @Ford #F150Lightning is the first electric pickup to appeal directly to existing truck buyers, doing it so well that it’s easily our 2023 Truck of the Year.

motortrend.com/news/ford-f-15

interestingengineering.com

Dec 27, 2022

Researchers from

@Sydney_Uni

have developed a sodium-sulphur battery with 4x the energy storage capacity of batteries powered by rare earth metals.

@IntEngineering

reports that the sodium used for these batteries comes from seawater! #BatteryBytes🌊🔋

A novel sodium-sulphur battery has 4 times the capacity of lithium-ion batteries

Sodium-sulfur batteries have significantly more capacity and lower costs compared to lithium-ion cells.

Dec 26, 2022

Got more holiday travel ahead of you? Check out tips from RBC member

for how to keep your batteries charged this winter! 🚗🔋 #HappyHolidays #MerryChristmas #batteries

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Clarios

Dec 23, 2022

Want a hassle-free winter driving season? Watch this video for tips on how to keep your battery charged this winter.

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responsiblebatterycoalition.org

Dec 23, 2022

Read more about the #UMSEAS study below:

University of Michigan analysis challenges USPS electric vehicle environmental study, with RBC...

The Inflation Reduction Act signed into law by President Biden this month contains $3 billion to help the U.S. Postal Service decarbonize its mail-delivery fleet and shift to electric vehicles. On...

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Dec 20, 2022

What is #lithium & why is it so important? Lithium is a crucial ingredient that powers the #batteries in smartphones, laptops, and #EVs and is a vital component in the transition to #CleanEnergy. Follow along to learn more about how Li-Cycle supports the #CircularEconomy.🔋⚡♻️

responsiblebatterycoalition.org

Dec 19, 2022

The RBC and our partners at

@PureEarthNow

thank

@SenatorLeahy

for his long-standing & passionate support for global lead pollution prevention! Read our full letter in the

@banner_news

and the

@BrattReformer

on our website.

Pure Earth and RBC Thank Senator Patrick Leahy (VT)

We would like to publicly thank Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy for his long-standing and passionate support for global lead pollution prevention in low- and middle-income countries.

Congratulations

for earning an A- score from

@CDP

! Advance is a founding member of the RBC and collaborates with us and our partners to drive awareness of the recyclability of lead-acid batteries and the 2 Million Battery Challenge!

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CDP

@CDP

Dec 13, 2022

CDP scored nearly 15,000 companies on their Climate Change, Forests and Water Security disclosures in 2022, and 330+ made the A List. Find out which companies are leading the way in #environmentaltransparency: bit.ly/CompanyScores2

330+ companies, worth nearly US$11 trillion in global market capitalization, made the 2022 A List.

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282 companies made the 2022 Climate A List.

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25 companies made the 2022 Forests A List.

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103 companies made the 2022 Water A List.

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Advance Auto Parts - Corporate News

@AdvanceAutoCorp

Dec 15, 2022

We are proud to be one of the nearly 15,000 companies to be scored by CDP for our climate change, forest and water disclosures in 2022. This year, we are excited that we increased our score to an A-!

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CDP

@CDP

Dec 13, 2022

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Thank you

for helping us protect children from #LeadPoisoning. Read the full letter here: bit.ly/3BDOItM

@PureEarthFuller

#PollutionKnowsNoBorders

American Battery Factory to open first in planned series of gigafactories

Dec 15, 2022

@ABF__INC

announced they will open a large-scale battery cell production facility in Tuscon, Arizona. The 2 million-square-foot site will be the country’s largest gigafactory for lithium-iron phosphate batteries! #BatteryBytes ♻️🔋

manufacturingdive.com

The company said the Arizona plant will be the largest producer of lithium-iron phosphate batteries in the U.S.

Cleaner, more efficient method found to make cathode material for lithium-ion batteries

Dec 7, 2022

Researchers at the

@ORNL

have developed a NEW process to make high-capacity cathode material for lithium-ion batteries that does not use #cobalt! #BatteryBytes ♻️🔋

utilitydive.com

Depending on cobalt, a foreign-sourced rare metal, presents risks to U.S. manufacturing supply chains and transportation, Oak Ridge lab researchers say.

Work forges ahead as scheduled on Kentucky EV battery plants

reports RBC Member

and SK On have broken ground on a massive EV battery factory in #Kentucky that will create 5,000 jobs & be at the core of the electrification of the North American auto market! 🚗🔋

apnews.com

Ford Motor Co. and a South Korean partner company showed off their progress Monday in developing a massive battery production venture in Kentucky, where they have laid the groundwork for one of the...

Dec 1, 2022

We are working to address key trends facing the responsible use of batteries, including the lifecycle of lead-acid & EV batteries, critical mineral needs for batteries, and global and domestic battery supply chain reliability. Follow us and learn more! ♻️🔋

According to

, a “battery passport” could help ensure #EVs are produced more responsibly. At #LICY, we value the importance of #circularity in the #battery supply chain; that’s why we're involved in this project with

@everledgerio

Carmakers fighting for battery supply need ways to track EV ingredients. A new kind of 'passport'...

businessinsider.com

The auto industry has developed the game-changing "battery passport" — and it could be what players like Ford need to gain a competitive edge.

Nov 24, 2022

Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for people supporting battery collection efforts across the world and brining their end-of-life lead acid batteries to our 2 Million Battery Challenge partners! Learn More: responsiblebatterycoalition.org/battery-recove

Nov 22, 2022

EVs made up > 13% of global passenger car sales in the first half of 2022 according to

@BloombergNEF

! This is almost double their share last year and demonstrates the growing demand for materials to make the batteries for this industry. #BatteryBytes ♻️🔋 assets.bbhub.io/professional/s

CHARGED EVs Magazine

@ChargedEVs

Nov 19, 2022

New study to compare lifetime costs of electric and gas vehicles zcu.io/LJ1f -

#electricvehicles #EV

Nov 15, 2022

Today is America Recycles Day! With more battery recycling and reuse projects coming to life, America is working to create opportunities for domestic job creation, material efficiency and system-wide carbon reductions.♻️🔋

U-M SEAS

@UMSEAS

#UMSustainableSystems and

Study to compare electric and gas vehicle lifetime costs

have launched a comprehensive research project to compare the total cost of ownership of gas and electric vehicles, addressing common questions such as where, when, and for whom EVs are most cost-effective.

umich.edu

TitanBatteries

@Titan_Batteries

The Battery Passport presents an impactful opportunity to improve the performance, safety, and environmental footprint of batteries throughout their entire lifecycle. Great to see numerous responsible initiatives worldwide. Congrats

@everledgerio

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Nov 9, 2022

The RBC commends our members @Ford and @li_cycle for working with @everledgerio and @cirba_solutions to launch a Battery Passport pilot. The @GBA_Org's passport concept can provide recyclers with critical data to help close the loop on EV batteries.

prnewswire.com/news-releases/

Big news for RBC member Li-Cycle! ♻️🔋

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