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China Dominates EV Battery Recycling with 99.6% Recovery
10/22/2025
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Story summary
- China leads the global EV battery recycling industry, claiming up to 99.6% recovery of nickel, manganese, and cobalt.
- The Chinese government is implementing new recycling standards to improve recovery rates and reduce waste.
- CATL is expanding recycling capabilities to support a more sustainable battery production process.
- Japan faces challenges establishing a unified battery recycling framework that could hinder its EV ambitions.
