Battery circularity: how used EV batteries become future resources
About this episode
This episode explores how used electric vehicle batteries can be transformed into valuable resources through battery circularity and innovation.
What if millions of used electric vehicle (EV) batteries weren’t waste, but instead a valuable resource? Drawing on insights from the International Energy Agency and EPO patent data, this episode explores how battery circularity can extend the life of EV batteries, reduce uncertainty around obtaining critical materials like lithium and cobalt, and support a more sustainable energy future. From second-life applications and advanced recycling technologies to policy developments like digital battery passports, discover how innovation is reshaping the lifecycle of batteries. Host: Marguerite McCaughan Communications Manager, EPO Guests: Teo Lombardo (International Energy Agency) More information: Observatory on Patents and Technology Technology insight report "Battery circularity - Innovation trends for a future source of critical materials" EU Battery Passport
People in this episode
Host: Marguerite McCaughan
Guest: Teo Lombardo
Topics covered
- battery circularity
- electric vehicle batteries
- sustainable energy
- recycling technologies
- critical materials
- innovation
Keywords
- electric vehicle
- battery recycling
- sustainability
- lithium
- cobalt
- digital battery passports
- second-life applications
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: International Energy Agency, EPO, EU Battery Passport
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