Revolutionary Factory Recycles 95% of EV Batteries

Li-Cycle, a U.S.-based company, is leading the way in recycling EV batteries by breaking them down into their constituent components and reclaiming valuable metals like lithium, nickel, and cobalt. In a video by YouTuber Zack Nelson, Li-Cycle's recycling process is showcased, which involves shredding the batteries, separating the plastics and metals, and refining the metals into a substance called "black mass." This black mass can then be used to create new batteries, allowing up to 95 percent of the material in an EV battery to be fully recycled. The process is a significant step towards reducing the environmental impact of mining for these finite resources.