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American Battery Technology Secures $30M EPA Deal for Major Lithium-ion Cleanup
American Battery Technology Company has secured a $30 million deal with the United States Environmental Protection Agency to recycle lithium-ion batteries from a major cleanup in California.
- The United States Environmental Protection Agency has selected American Battery Technology Company to lead the largest lithium-ion battery cleanup in its history, valued at $30 million.
- Approximately 100,000 damaged lithium-ion battery modules will be recycled following a fire at a grid-scale battery storage power station in Northern California in January 2025.
- American Battery Technology Companys Nevada facility will process the lithium-ion batteries, contributing to the recycling efforts and supporting a more sustainable supply chain for electric battery production.
Why It Matters
This cleanup initiative not only addresses environmental hazards from lithium-ion batteries but also reinforces the importance of recycling in the electric battery industry, promoting sustainable practices in the United States.