Discarded Cellphones Could Boost EV Battery Production
In order to power the future generation of electric cars, the Audi company recently teamed up with Redwood Materials to gather all batteries that can be recharged from consumer cell phones, laptops, and other everyday electronics. No less than 10 Audi dealers across the United States have made the decision to take part in the effort, with the company hoping that additional dealers will join in the months to come. Consumers drop off the devices at dealer stores; the devices are then transported to Redwood establishments in Nevada to be sorted, recycled and rebuilt to produce lithium and cobalt —…
