Domestic EV battery production is surging ahead, thanks to small clause in Inflation Reduction Act
Government funding could help the U.S. break free of its reliance on foreign-sourced electric car materials.
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Government funding could help the U.S. break free of its reliance on foreign-sourced electric car materials.
Recycling global market projected to grow from $11bn in 2022 to $18bn by 2028
China handles virtually all EV battery recycling in a global market projected to grow from $11 billion in 2022 to $18 billion by 2028, according to research firm EMR.
Nick Carey: The U.S. Inflation Reduction Act triggers a race to recycle EV batteries in North America, challenging China's dominance. The act qualifies American-made subsidies for U.S.-recycled battery materials, boosting local factory building and encouraging research for recyclable batteries. As demand for EVs grows, China's virtual monopoly on battery recycling faces competition from a surge of U.S. recycling plants.
A little-publicized clause in the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act has companies scrambling to recycle electric vehicle batteries in North America, putting the region at the forefront of a global race...