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XCharge North America has announced a partnership with Grensol Group to develop sustainable solutions for recycling Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) waste, focusing on reducing end-of-life materials like charging cables and modules. This collaboration aims to create an industrial recycling solution, contributing to a more sustainable EV supply chain.
Key Highlights:
- Focus on Circular Economy: Partnership aims to recycle EVSE materials into critical raw materials for reuse.
- Advanced Recycling Techniques: Incorporates mechanical, chemical, and thermal methods for effective recycling.
- Collaboration with Worcester Polytechnic Institute: Research led by Prof. Brajendra Mishra and Dr. Akanksha Gupta.
- Initial Recycling Underway: First EVSE components shipped for recycling and processing.
XCharge NA will provide broken or worn-down EVSE materials to Grensol and its research partner, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), to develop an industrial recycling solution. Grensol will apply advanced metals recovery, photolysis, and other technologies under study to process these materials, yielding useful raw materials for a circular economy, including critical metals for new EVSEs. This research, led by Prof. Brajendra Mishra and Dr. Akanksha Gupta, is part of a collaboration between WPI and the DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory.
Rajiv Singhal of Grensol commented, “EVSEs have a particularly short useful life due to constant wear and tear, so the need for a recyclable material solution is the driving force behind this partnership.” He emphasized the importance of developing breakthrough low-cost circular materials solutions that keep resources onshore, extend the lifespan of materials, and reduce carbon emissions.
Both XCharge NA and Grensol recognized their mutual interest in promoting sustainable practices in the automotive industry through their involvement with Harvard Innovation Labs. Aatish Patel, Co-founder and President of XCharge North America, noted, “This recycling-focused partnership will allow us to achieve an improved product lifecycle by promoting sustainable solutions. We’ll work with Grensol to determine the best mechanical, chemical, and thermal recycling methods to create a continuous lifecycle for our charging materials and reducing our carbon footprint.”
The future vision for this partnership includes advancing beyond existing techniques like wire cutting, alkaline leaching, and steam cracking to integrate full unit recycling for EV chargers. Currently, the first components—charging cables and modules—have already been shipped from XCharge NA to Grensol and WPI for processing, marking the start of this sustainable recycling initiative.
About Grensol Group
Grensol is a Swiss startup dedicated to maximizing the recycling of end-of-life waste, including automobiles, while avoiding incineration and landfilling of recycling residues. Their mission is to convert waste into valuable low-emission raw materials like hydrogen, carbon black, metals, and glass, thus contributing to a circular economy and a more sustainable future.
About XCharge North America
XCharge North America focuses on high-power EV charging and battery-integrated solutions specifically designed for the North American grid. With a strong emphasis on innovation and sustainability, XCharge NA aims to drive the future of electric mobility using cutting-edge technologies and thoughtful design.
About XCharge
Founded in 2015, XCharge (NASDAQ: XCH) is a global leader in integrated EV charging solutions, including DC fast chargers and battery-integrated chargers. The company’s proprietary technologies enhance charging efficiency and unlock energy storage potential, advancing their mission to build a global green future.
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