EV Battery End-of-Life: Policy Deep Dive

Wednesday, August 12th at 2:00 pm

As the first wave of EVs matures, a massive question looms: what happens when the "engine" runs out of juice? Join us for a deep-dive exploration into the circular economy of EV batteries. We’re tracing the lifecycle of a battery cell from its mineral origins in the earth to its high-stakes "retirement" from the chassis.

What We’ll Cover:

• The Origin Story: A brief look at the raw materials driving the revolution.
• The Pivot Point: How the market decides if a battery is destined for the shredder or a second career.
• The Second Life: How "spent" car batteries are powering the grid and even your home.
• The future isn't just electric; it’s circular.

Wednesday, August 17th at 2:00 pm

Building on our foundation of battery lifecycles, this second installment dives deep into the "how" and "where" of the North American recycling boom. The landscape has shifted from experimental pilots to high-stakes industrial competition. We are moving past simple shredding and into a new era of chemical precision. This session analyzes the current trends, the technological breakthroughs, and the volatile market forces shaping the next five years.

What We’ll Cover:

• The Tech Trinity: A breakdown of Pyrometallurgy, Hydrometallurgy, and the "Holy Grail" of Direct Recycling—re-engineering cathode materials without breaking them down to elements.
• The Market Map: An in-depth look at the North American landscape.
• Future Frontiers: What’s next? We’ll preview how the market and technology could evolve in the coming years.