Toyota Motor North America (Toyota) announced today an expansion of its battery recycling network through a new collaboration with Cirba Solutions, a leader in battery recycling materials and management. This partnership aims to create a sustainable, closed-loop battery ecosystem while supporting Toyota’s carbon neutrality goals.
Key points of the agreement:
- Nationwide battery collection and recycling: Cirba Solutions’ extensive network will ensure efficient collection and processing of end-of-life batteries from Toyota’s hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric vehicles across the country.
- Reduced costs and emissions: The collaboration is expected to cut Toyota’s overall battery transportation and logistics costs by 70%, significantly reducing transportation-related emissions.
- High recovery rate: Cirba Solutions’ advanced technology can extract up to 95% of critical minerals from used batteries, providing valuable resources for future battery production.
- Focus on Midwest and East Coast: The initial phase of the collaboration will focus on battery collection and recycling in the Midwest and East Coast regions, with processing taking place at Cirba Solutions’ Lancaster, Ohio facility.
Quotes:
- Christopher Yang, Group Vice President, Business Development, Toyota Motor North America: “Cirba Solutions’ network ensures nationwide battery collection and recycling, reducing our costs and carbon footprint. This partnership moves us closer to our goal of a sustainable, closed-loop battery ecosystem.”
- Jay Wago, Chief Commercial Officer, Cirba Solutions: “Our collaboration with Toyota aligns with our vision of a sustainable closed-loop battery supply chain. We are proud to be a partner in their journey towards a more sustainable future.”
Benefits of the collaboration:
- Environmentally friendly: This partnership will contribute to a more sustainable future by ensuring that valuable resources are recycled and reused, minimizing environmental impact.
- Cost-effective: Reduced transportation and logistics costs will benefit both Toyota and Cirba Solutions.
- Secure supply chain: By recycling critical minerals, the collaboration helps secure a stable supply chain for future battery production.
Toyota’s commitment to sustainability:
- Leading seller of electrified vehicles: Toyota has been the top seller of electrified vehicles globally for over 25 years.
- Growing EV market: With a new battery manufacturing plant under construction and an expanding EV lineup, Toyota is committed to the future of electric mobility.
- Responsible end-of-life solutions: Toyota is dedicated to finding responsible and sustainable solutions for the end-of-life phase of its vehicles’ batteries.
Cirba Solutions’ expertise:
- Advanced technology: Cirba Solutions uses advanced technology to maximize the recovery of critical materials from used batteries.
- Vertical integration: The company offers a complete suite of capabilities, from collection and transportation to processing and recycling.
- Commitment to sustainability: Cirba Solutions is committed to creating a circular battery supply chain and minimizing environmental impact.
This collaboration between Toyota and Cirba Solutions represents a significant step forward in the development of a sustainable battery ecosystem. By working together, these two companies can help ensure that the future of electric mobility is environmentally friendly and resource-efficient.