Altilium has successfully delivered its second shipment of recycled cathode active material (CAM) to the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) for the production and qualification of electric vehicle (EV) battery cells. This achievement marks a significant milestone as UKBIC becomes the first facility in the United Kingdom to manufacture high-nickel NMC 811 battery cells using CAM derived from end-of-life EV batteries on a national scale.
The CAM, branded as Altilium EcoCathodeTM NMC 811-2036, is produced at Altilium’s ACT1 and ACT2 facilities in Devon. These materials are slated for industrial-scale cell production, with the final products undergoing validation by a leading automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM).
In response to European Union regulations set to take effect in 2031, which require minimum levels of recycled lithium, nickel, and cobalt in new EV batteries, Altilium is assisting automotive customers in meeting these regulatory standards and achieving their sustainability targets.
Altilium’s EcoCathodeTM process effectively recycles over 95% of cathode metals, including lithium and nickel, from used EV batteries. The company’s upcycling methods transform these materials into high-nickel CAM, enabling their reuse in new batteries with a 74% reduction in carbon emissions and anticipated cost savings compared to virgin materials. As CAM is the most expensive and carbon-intensive component of an EV battery, Altilium’s approach not only lowers environmental impact but also supports the decarbonization and localization of UK automotive supply chains by recovering critical battery materials from end-of-life batteries and gigafactory scrap.
By upcycling these materials into modern battery components, Altilium contributes to both economic and environmental sustainability within the electric vehicle industry. This initiative aligns with broader goals to enhance the sustainability and resilience of the automotive sector in the United Kingdom, promoting the reuse of essential materials and reducing the reliance on virgin resources.
Source: Altilium Tech
