Ascend Elements and Call2Recycle have announced a collaboration to provide customized battery management, logistics, and recycling services for electric vehicles (EVs) to car dealers, recyclers, and repair technicians. The aim of the partnership is to streamline the recycling process and offer efficient solutions for handling EV batteries.
The program combines Ascend Elements’ electric vehicle battery recycling infrastructure and technologies with Call2Recycle’s collection, logistics, and tracking capabilities. It includes access to GreenTraxEV, Call2Recycle’s cloud-based platform designed for shipping mid-life, end-of-life, and damaged or defective EV batteries.
The companies have set a target to collect and recycle the equivalent of over 300,000 electric vehicle battery packs by 2030. Ascend Elements’ processing capabilities at its facility in Georgia, which can handle 30,000 metric tons per year, are highlighted as a key part of this initiative, making it one of the largest EV battery recycling facilities in North America.
Leo Raudys, CEO of Call2Recycle, expressed optimism about the partnership, stating, “We are pleased to continue our partnership with Ascend Elements so that together we can make strides in building an infrastructure for Electric Vehicle battery transportation and recycling.”
Ian Braime, Chief Commercial Officer at Ascend Elements, emphasized the importance of the collaboration in preparing for the increasing number of EV batteries in the coming years. He said, “We’re excited to expand our partnership with Call2Recycle and offer a comprehensive EV battery recycling and tracking program to our customers.”
While this collaboration marks a significant step in EV battery recycling efforts, it is not the first for Ascend Elements. Last September, the company announced a similar cooperation with SK Ecoplant. Additionally, Ascend Elements recently expanded its operations by opening a plant in Poland, indicating its commitment to advancing sustainable practices in the EV industry.
