Growing EV Industry Leaves Countries and Businesses Racing to Meet Increasing Lithium Demand
In the News, Blog
February 10, 2021
Original thought leadership article published in Auto Trends February 9, 2021 – Kunal Phalpher Lithium-ion, or Li-ion, batteries are essential to the world’s future. Not only are these batteries powering...
Lack of domestic EV battery supply will require automakers to be creative to comply with USMCA
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January 7, 2021
Original thought leadership article published in Electric Autonomy January 7, 2021 – Tim Johnston Use of recycled battery materials could help North American EV manufacturers achieve the 2030 requirement of...
Are Battery Metals the New Oil?
In the News, Blog
January 4, 2021
Original thought leadership article published in North American Clean Energy January 4, 2021 – Ajay Kochhar Whether it’s their role in storing energy from carbon-neutral energy sources or their use...
Meeting the Growing Demand for Battery Materials
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August 21, 2020
August 21, 2020 – Ryan Raitano Future of Li-ion Batteries: As the world transitions towards clean energy, through renewable energy sources paired with energy storage, and electrified vehicles, one...
Li-Cycle Co-op Experience FAQ
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June 10, 2020
June 10, 2020 Looking to gain valuable experience in a meaningful field? Here at Li-Cycle we strive to provide a continuous learning environment for our co-op students. We believe...
Why we need a circular economy and how emerging technology can push us there
Blog
April 23, 2020
April 23, 2020 – Ryan Raitano Introduction: Imagine an economy with no waste and no pollution. An economy where the same materials and resources are continuously cycled and through...
Top 50 Ideas for a Sustainable Lifestyle
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April 22, 2020
April 22, 2020 – Ryan Raitano Li-Cycle Team’s Top 50 Ideas for a Sustainable Lifestyle Today’s 50th Earth Day anniversary inspired the Li-Cycle team to put together a...
Proliferation of Lithium-ion Battery Mega Projects Globally and the Future of Clean Energy Grids
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March 30, 2020
March 30, 2020, Stefan Hogg Renewable Energy: The Carbon-free Future The past decade has seen rapid improvements in the field of renewable energy generation from carbon-free sources. Solar energy...
Global Investment in Lithium-ion Batteries: Past, Present, and Future
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August 26, 2019
Industry history and context In the past 30 years, since their commercialization, lithium-ion (li-ion) batteries have been used in an increasingly diverse range of products, starting from early generation handheld...
A deep dive into the history of the electric vehicle movement
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June 6, 2019
History of EVs Over the past decade, the world has seen rapid and accelerating growth within the electric vehicle (EV) sector. EVs are quickly securing a major foothold in the...
The Future of Lithium-ion Batteries and Resource Recovery
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November 27, 2018
Electric vehicle charging station (Source: FleetCarma) Since their commercialization in 1991, lithium-ion batteries have made dramatic progress with respect to energy density, battery lifespan, and recharging capabilities. These attributes have enabled...