Renault Group sets new climate targets with net zero goal by 2050 On May 29, Renault announced that it has renewed climate targets, with updated short- and long-term goals, which were approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Under its “futuREady” plan, Renault will launch 16 new electric models, cut energy use in production by 25% by 2030, and source 30% of materials from recycling. It also plans better batteries with 10–40%...

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s the sound insulation material inside the head lining, and after consideration, it will work on challenges such as the stable procurement for the amount required, as well as logistics costs and carbon dioxide emissions. Nissan and Takayama Kasei will continue strengthening cooperation to realize a recycling-oriented society. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on May 28, 2026)...

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collecting and sorting post-consumer plastics and “forward value chain” operators responsible for material design, compounding, and supply. They will jointly examine the quality, volume, cost, and provenance certification of recycled materials in an integrated manner. By sorting materials into recycling methods best suited to each type, the companies aim to maximize the resource value of all post-consumer plastics. Additionally, by leveragin...

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Michelin joins Syntetica to boost industrialization of nylon recycling technology Michelin has joined forces with Syntetica, a European deeptech startup, to accelerate the industrial development of a breakthrough nylon recycling solution. Syntetica will install its nylon recycling process at Michelin’s Center for Sustainable Materials (CMD) in Michelin Innovation Park – Cataroux in Clermont-Ferrand, France. The low-temperature chemical proces...

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Watercycle Technologies, UK signs MoU with cylib, Germany for graphite supply and lithium recovery in Europe On May 19, Watercycle Technologies announced that it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with cylib GmbH to establish a strategic material supply and technology integration partnership focused on graphite and lithium recovery from cylib’s battery recycling facilities. The companies will explore ways to combine their technologi...

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Gotion receives aid under Perte VEC funding program for two battery projects in Spain On May 14, multiple sources reported that Gotion High-Tech will receive EUR 92 million under Spain's Perte VEC funding program to advance two battery projects in Valladolid. Gotion plans to construct two facilities in Valladolid, one for battery cathode production and the other for battery recycling. Based on multiple sources ...

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Dow Toray enables substrate material recycling by providing silicone decomposition and removal technology Dow Toray Co., Ltd. (Dow Toray, Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo) announced that it has developed a silicone decomposition and removal technology that enables the recycling of substrate materials. This technology will contribute to achieving horizontal recycling of airbag substrate materials, among other things. In addition to automotive applications, t...

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critical minerals supply chains needed for clean energy, batteries, electric vehicles, and digital technology. The Critical Minerals-to-Manufacturing Financing Partnership Facility aims to help the region expand beyond mining into higher-value activities like mineral processing, manufacturing, and recycling. The facility has two parts: a grant window and a catalytic finance window. The grant window will fund early project work, including feasibi...

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s first EcoGraf HFfree purification patent. It has a term of 20 years expiring on May 14, 2041. The Indian patent covers the use of the EcoGraf HFfree purification technology across a range of applications relating to the manufacture of battery anode material, high-purity graphite products, and the recycling of lithium-ion battery anodes. Using its HFfree purification technology, EcoGraf will upgrade the SPG (spherical graphite) to produce 99.95%...

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g the proposal. Differences in vehicle condition among cars of the same age have made standardized valuation difficult, while case-by-case assessments could lead to disputes. Officials are continuing to study several aspects of the scheme, including used-car valuation methods, vehicle scrapping and recycling processes, and eligibility criteria. The measure is intended to support Thailand’s transition to electric vehicles and is expected to be l...

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Valeo joins GIC project on automotive plastics recycling Valeo Group (Valeo) has joined the Global Impact Coalition (GIC)’s Automotive Plastics Circularity project to expand the coalition’s footprint across the automotive value chain. The project has already demonstrated the technical feasibility of recovering plastics from end-of-life vehicles. Its next phase focuses on making this viable and at scale, aligning economic incentives, defining ...

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Hydrovolt and Bertel O. Steen partner for EV battery recycling in Norway On May 11, Hydrovolt, a JV of Norsk Hydro and Northvolt, announced a partnership with one of Norway’s largest car importers and dealers, Bertel O. Steen, to provide recycling and reuse services for electric vehicle (EV) batteries in the Norwegian market. Bertel O. Steen is involved in the import, sales, and service of Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Peugeot, Citroën, Opel, Fiat, Jeep...

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frica (MEA). The facility is a key hub to support a more organized and scalable End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) system across the region. The new site follows similar centers in Turin and São Paulo. It focuses on sourcing old vehicles, dismantling them, selling usable parts, and recovering materials for recycling, while also improving access to affordable original spare parts through Stellantis’ aftersales channels. The initiative helps customers an...

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India and EU launch EUR 15.2 million joint initiative on EV battery recycling On May 6, the Government of India and the European Union announced the launch of a third coordinated call for proposals focused on EV battery recycling under the India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) Working Group 2 on Green and Clean Energy Technologies, with a combined funding pool of EUR 15.2 million (~INR 1.69 billion). The EU component will be funded through ...

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Ecobat completes sale of Germany and Austria operations to Clarios On May 4, Ecobat, a global leader in battery recycling, announced the completion of the sale of its battery recycling and specialty lead operations in Germany and Austria to Clarios. The transaction encompasses Ecobat's facilities in Freiberg and Braubach, Germany, as well as the Arnoldstein operation in Austria. This sale, together with previously completed divestitures in France...

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as continuously worked to reduce carbon emissions by establishing a dedicated ESG team and engaging experts to assess carbon footprints across its factories. It has adopted clean energy through solar panel installations covering over 40,000 sqm. at its Ayutthaya and Rayong plants. It also increases recycling to reduce production waste and develops recyclable plastic products. -It operates an iron casting plant in Portugal that remelts scrap metal...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/30

HyProMag opens rare earth magnet recycling plant in Germany On April 28, HyProMag GmbH, a subsidiary of Mkango Resources Ltd., officially opened its rare earth magnet recycling and manufacturing plant in Pforzheim, Germany.  The Pforzheim plant uses patented Hydrogen Processing of Magnet Scrap (HPMS) technology, developed at the University of Birmingham and exclusively licensed to HyProMag. The facility is fully permitted for the production of ...

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the Daimler Truck reECONIC concept project. The material was used in the Mercedes-Benz Trucks eEconic-based waste collection vehicle. Hydro provided 31 different extruded aluminum parts totaling 600 kg, used in structural and safety-critical applications. These components were produced at Hydro’s recycling facility in Ghlin, Belgium, with the profiles extruded, machined, and anodized at Hydro’s extrusion sites in Harderwijk, Netherlands and T...

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Philippines’ En Tsumugi strengthens xEV battery recycling expertise through Toyota initiative Reported on April 27, 2026, En Tsumugi ELV Dismantler Corporation (En Tsumugi), the Philippines’ first Toyota-endorsed end-of-life vehicle (ELV) dismantling facility, strengthened its capabilities in sustainable automotive recycling after completing Asia’s first Toyota-led xEV battery dismantling training program in Aichi, Japan.  The initiative e...

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n, and management platform for the new energy mineral sector.  Its business scope covers mineral resource exploration, non-coal mineral resource mining, metal and non-metal mineral resource geological exploration, mineral processing and washing, mining machinery manufacturing and sales, resource recycling technology R&D, and new material technology R&D.  Regarding the purpose of the establishment, CATL stated that to ensure the security an...

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