A European Patent Office and International Energy Agency report reveals a 7-fold surge in battery reuse and recycling inventions over the past decade, analyzing 16,000+ innovations across 24 technology areas. End-of-life EV batteries are projected to grow from 1.2 million units in 2030 to 14 million by 2040. While Asian companies lead with 63% of patents, European innovators show significant growth in collection and chemical transformation, supported by recent EU policy initiatives.
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Inventions for battery reuse and recycling increase more than 7-fold in last 10y
Seven-fold surge in battery recycling patents reflects urgency to handle 14 million end-of-life EV batteries projected annually by 2040, with Asian companies holding 63% of innovations.
Saturday, May 2, 2026 12:00 PM UTC2 MIN READSOURCE: Hacker NewsBY sys://pipeline
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