Pan-African electric motorcycle maker Spiro has joined forces with U.S.-based ACE Green Recycling to recycle lithium-ion battery materials from Spiro’s retired batteries and production waste in Africa. The collaboration marks a significant step in advancing sustainable battery management on the continent.
“Together we are building a closed-loop battery ecosystem for Africa, ensuring that every battery we deploy has a responsible end-of-life solution,” said Kaushik Burman, Spiro’s CEO. “This collaboration reinforces our commitment to SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) while building a circular value chain that reduces carbon emissions and supports local economic development.”
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Spiro, recognized as one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential businesses in 2024, is rapidly expanding its footprint across Africa, including operations in Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, and Ghana. The company is also building a network of charging and battery-swapping stations to support its growing fleet of electric motorcycles. As of now, Spiro reports delivering 22,000 electric motorcycles and is actively working to promote battery circularity by extending battery life, enabling second-life applications, and recycling end-of-life materials.
ACE Green Recycling, known for its environmentally friendly LithiumFirst technology, will establish recycling centers near Spiro’s battery collection points. “Leveraging our innovative and green LithiumFirst technology that efficiently and effectively recycles lithium-ion battery material, including LFP, we are focused on scaling our modular solution to support a circular value chain,” said Nishchay Chadha, CEO of ACE Green Recycling.
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The partnership aims to bolster sustainable energy practices and economic development in Africa, addressing the increasing demand for responsible battery recycling amid the growth of electric mobility.