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First U.S. Facility Produces Recycled Lithium for EVs

6/12/2025

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In Covington, Georgia, Ascend Elements has made history as the first U.S. facility to produce recycled lithium carbonate, a crucial component for electric vehicle batteries. Despite the looming uncertainty from shifting policies under President Trump, the company is determined to manufacture 3,000 metric tons each year, navigating challenges like tariffs and potential tax credit cuts that threaten the industry's future.

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In Covington, Georgia, Ascend Elements has made history as the first U.S. facility to produce recycled lithium carbonate, a crucial component for electric vehicle batteries. Despite the looming uncertainty from shifting policies under President Trump, the company is determined to manufacture 3,000 metric tons each year, navigating challenges like tariffs and potential tax credit cuts that threaten the industry's future.