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Chinas EV Battery Recycling Race Heats Up
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In this episode, Lucas and Luna examine China's accelerating push into electric vehicle battery recycling, driven by surging EV adoption and strategic dependence on imported lithium and cobalt. They discuss the scale of the challenge: by 2030, China could have over 500,000 tonnes of retired batteries annually. The conversation highlights the key players like CATL's Brunp subsidiary, which has invested $3 billion in recycling capacity, and the policy framework that Beijing is using to incentivize closed-loop material recovery. Lucas explains why battery recycling is not just an environmental issue but a critical economic and geopolitical strategy to reduce reliance on foreign supply chains. They also touch on how this trend is reshaping the competitive landscape for smaller players and the potential impact on global lithium and cobalt markets. A must-listen for anyone tracking China's EV dominance and its resource security play.