The traditional economy takes materials from earth, makes products from them, and eventually throws them away as waste. The process is linear. A circular economy does away with this linear take-make-waste system. Instead, it focuses on reusing, repurposing, and recycling products and materials. A circular economy is underpinned by a transition to renewable energy and materials, and it decouples economic activity from the consumption of finite resources. This approach creates a sustainable system that is good for business, people, and the environment.

We partner with the automotive industry to create a circular economy for EV batteries. First, we aim to reuse batteries in their original application like hybrid batteries. Second, if we cannot reuse batteries, we repurpose them for new applications like energy storage. Finally, when batteries reach end of life, we recycle them to recover valuable materials that are used to make new batteries. This let's us circulate products and materials at their highest value and eliminate waste.

So, how do we keep batteries from ending up in landfill? We partner with the mobility industry to create a one-stop shop for the lifecycle management of their batteries. When a battery no longer functions properly in a vehicle, we first conduct a detailed safety inspection. Then we test the performance of the battery pack and modules using our HealthCheck diagnostic. This will determine the next-best use of the battery modules.

Our first aim is to remanufacture the battery so that it can be reused in the vehicle. Over time, the pack will degrade so it is important to monitor its health. When the modules can no longer meet the demands of the vehicle, they may be repurposed for stationary energy storage systems, whether they enter their second life. By comparison, energy storage for commercial and industrial customers is a much gentler life for the batteries compared to that of a traction battery in a vehicle. Remote monitoring ensures that they meet the performance standards of the energy storage system.

Eventually, the batteries will degrade to the point where they can no longer be safely and reliably used for any form of energy storage. At this stage, they are recycled and valuable materials are recovered as inputs for next generation batteries. Throughout the process, we ensure full traceability and zero landfill of battery packs and modules.

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