(H)EV battery recycling: a commitment for Umicore
Umicore HEV Battery Recycling January 20102
Umicore is committed to become the worlds nr 1
recycler of (H)EV batteries by providing the following solutions to the customers:
•a safe and full service from battery collection to recycling, all complying with the strictest
regulations
•a unique recycling process with a maximum valorisation of valuable metals (Ni, Co, Li,…), minimum energy use, CO 2and waste generation. “Best Available Technology”
•providing the customers with all relevant information needed (authorities, LCA,…)•the best price/quality ratio
•a long term business relation
•our ambition is world wide with a roll out in Europe, Asia and North America.A full demo plant with a capacity of 7000 tons of batteries (equivalent to 150,000 cars), an investment of €25 Mio, will be
operational in Hoboken (Belgium) by H1 2011.
Umicore HEV Battery Recycling January 20103
Why do people recycle?
Umicore HEV Battery Recycling January 20104
1.Value and Scarcity of the Metal
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Li-ion batteries contain Co, Ni, Li 2.Cost of Recycling (main stream versus dedicated processes)
•Li-ion batteries require a dedicated process due to their complexity 3.Legislation driven by ECO arguments: carbon footprint, toxicity,
scarcity,…
•Li-ion battery recycling is supported by : Battery directive, End of Life of Vehicles Directive, European Raw Materials Initiative and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive
4.Volume of Waste •
Multi-million battery cars will need some kind of recycling process. In this context landfill is not a sustainable solution
Recycling Drivers for Li-ion batteries
Umicore HEV Battery Recycling January 20105Umicore skills relevant to HEV battery recycling ØClosed loop services is Umicore’s business model.
ØDeep understanding of battery chemistry and fully compliant with all EHS and legal aspects.
ØMore than a century industrially active in metals refining and recycling.ØManaging metal value risk (hedging).
ØExtensive experience in national and international legislation regarding transport, storage, handling, customs,.. with a full transport department available for advice, support and execution.
ØFinding an output for slag in construction.
ØSupplier of materials to and recycler for the automotive industry.ØInternational network.
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