How to promote the recycling of waste power batteries?

The Director General of the Equipment Industry Bureau of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology explained that the recycling of waste power batteries will be promoted as follows. 1.Promote the enactment of the “New Energy Vehicle Power Battery Recycling Management Measures”.

What does MIIT's new battery recycling directive mean for the NEV industry?

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) charged with industrial planning across the People’s Republic, says that its new directives on battery reuse and recycling will ensure greater environmental protection, improve resource utilisation and ensure the healthy development of the NEV industry.

Are China's EV batteries ready for reuse & recycling?

China is faced with an enormous wave of batteries ready for reuse and recycling stemming from the world’s largest EV uptake starting around six years ago. In the last six months, the Chinese government has issued a series of new directives to ensure the battery reuse and recycling industries can effectively expand to scale. * * *

How many battery recycling centres are there in China?

China currently has over 10,000 battery recycling centres across the country. In August 2021, secondary utilisation of electric vehicle batteries took focus when the MIIT issued the directive called ‘Management Measures for the Gradual Utilisation of New Energy Vehicle Power Batteries’ among others.

Which companies recycle batteries in China?

Currently, two major companies – Brunp and GEM – now represent around 50% of all official battery recycling business in China. This list has more recently grown to a total of 47 whitelisted companies. Brunp is a subsidiary of CATL, the world’s largest producer of batteries.

Are automakers responsible for battery recycling?

In 2018, the government made automakers responsible for the recycling of the batteries in their vehicles and stipulated directives for vehicle manufacturers to take a more active role in battery recycling. A ‘Traceability Management Platform’ went into operation to help oversee and manage the process.