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BMW of North America Partners with Redwood Materials for Sustainable Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Initiative

A Bold Step Towards a Circular Economy in Electric Mobility

In a significant move towards environmental sustainability, BMW of North America has partnered with Redwood Materials to pioneer an ambitious lithium-ion battery recycling initiative. The collaboration, announced on September 19, 2024, is set to redefine how electric, plug-in hybrid, and mild hybrid batteries from BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce, and BMW Motorrad vehicles are handled in the U.S. This partnership marks a critical step in creating a circular economy for battery technology—where valuable minerals can be endlessly recycled and reintroduced into the supply chain, ensuring a sustainable future for electric mobility.