SMRTR Science & EngineeringJan 26, 2026Interesting Engineering

BMW’s battery recycling method skips chemical processing to keep valuable cell materials

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BMW opened a German battery recycling facility using mechanical processing to recover materials from unused cells and production waste. This energy-efficient method processes tens of tonnes annually, reducing mining dependence.

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