China maximises battery recycling to shore up critical mineral supplies

Beijing is bracing for a tsunami of spent EV batteries by taking steps to boost recycling – a strategy that could also cut its reliance on imports of clean energy minerals
A man holds a charging plug to charge a car at a Smart Charge electric vehicle (EV) charging station in Beijing, China February 2, 2024. REUTERS/Florence Lo

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