Ecobat, a global battery recycling company, has commissioned three lithium-ion battery recycling facilities within a year in Hettstedt, Germany; Casa Grande, Arizona; and Darlaston, England. These facilities are now operational and contribute to the global shift toward a circular battery economy, with a combined annual processing capacity of up to 10,000 tons of lithium-ion batteries and plans to scale to 25,000 tons.
The facilities focus on producing black mass, a material recovered from lithium-ion batteries that contain valuable minerals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese, and graphite.
Black mass plays a critical role in the closed-loop production of new batteries, particularly for electric vehicles (EVs), by reducing reliance on raw material extraction and supporting more sustainable battery supply chains.
Each location is positioned to meet growing regional demands for lithium-ion recycling, focusing on serving automotive OEMs and supporting EV sustainability targets.
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Hettstedt, Germany (Commissioned Q4 2023): Processes a range of battery chemistries, including EV packs, and supports European automotive recycling and collection programs.
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Casa Grande, Arizona (Commissioned April 2024): Works directly with North American OEMs, battery manufacturers, and recyclers to process end-of-life EV batteries and recover critical materials.
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Darlaston, England (Commissioned November 2024): Serves as a hub for UK battery recycling, diagnostics, and materials recovery, including EV-related applications.
As the number of EVs on the road increases, so too does the volume of end-of-life batteries entering the recycling stream. These facilities support the broader need for sustainable battery lifecycle management as the global automotive industry transitions to electrification.
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