Mercedes has become the first car manufacturer in the world to open its own dedicated facility for recycling electric vehicle batteries. Located in Kuppenheim in southern Germany, it is the first in Europe to combine mechanical and hydrometallurgical recycling. This process can recover up to 96 percent of the raw materials from the batteries. Copper, plastic, and iron are separated through a multi-step process, and from the so-called “black mass” in the battery electrodes, cobalt, nickel, and lithium are extracted using hydrometallurgy in various stages.

The factory aims to recycle enough material to supply over 50,000 battery modules (2,500 tons) per year. It will be powered by fossil-free electricity, and its roof features solar panels capable of generating 350 kW of energy.





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Kudos to Mercedes-Benz for committing to climate responsibility in their manufacturing practice's.
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@frankoh_kihm_080 This move aligns with their broader goal of achieving net-zero emissions across their supply chain by 2039.
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This is amazing. Recycling 96% of the batteries is truly pursuing sustainability. Well done.
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This is fantastic news recovering up to 96% of materials for over 50,000 battery modules annually is encouraging.
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A step in the right direction, others should follow their their steps
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Hats off to Mercedes Benz for such a a great step towards creating a greener environment. Other automotive companies should watch and learn.
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Impressive!! This is a strategic move that aligns with the growing emphasis on sustainability in the automotive industry. By taking control of its recycling process, the company can ensure the responsible disposal and reuse of materials, reducing its environmental impact. This initiative reflects a proactive approach to addressing the environmental challenges associated with automotive manufacturing.
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This is a great example of how innovation and responsibility can go hand in hand!.
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This is the way to go..all other companies should make sure that they help reduce the kind of pollution brought about by vehicles.
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Great job. The kind initiative that we all need for a better and cleaner future for us all.
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This a very good move by the Mercedes company,,,,,,the recycling will pollution,,,,,in that the used batteries that could be disposed maybe to the environment will no longer but put in useđź’Żđź’Żđź’Żđź’Ż