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🌍 Mercedes-Benz Launches Europe’s First Integrated Battery Recycling Plant 🔋

Mercedes-Benz opened Europe’s first battery recycling plant in Kuppenheim, Germany, marking a significant milestone in sustainable automotive practices. Utilizing an integrated mechanical-hydrometallurgical process, the facility achieves an impressive recovery rate of over 96% for valuable materials like lithium, nickel, and cobalt, allowing for the creation of new batteries for electric vehicles. ⚡


Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius attended the inauguration, highlighting the plant's role in reducing reliance on primary resources and promoting a circular economy. The facility operates on 100% green electricity 🌱 and has an annual capacity of 2,500 tonnes, supporting the production of over 50,000 battery modules. 🔋


With a substantial investment from Mercedes-Benz and collaboration with Primobius, the plant represents a commitment to net carbon neutrality and the scaling of battery recycling efforts in Germany. The company is taking a holistic approach to battery value creation, focusing on circular design and resource retention, further solidifying its leadership in sustainable electric mobility. đźš—đź’š


Photo Credit:group.mercedes-benz.com

Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius open the battery recycling factory in Kuppenheim.


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