What is the potential for battery recycling and how can this potential be reached?
Background
The reducing environmental impacts strategic priority is in recognition that there is an environmental aspect to all transport, and therefore almost all the work of DfT. Transport is the largest emitting sector of greenhouse gases in the UK, contributing 27% of domestic emissions in 2019. Our transport system must change to deliver the government’s Net Zero ambition and DfT will drive forwards that change through our longer-term green transport agenda. On decarbonisation specifically, we published our Transport decarbonisation plan (TDP) in July 2021, which sets out the steps we will take to deliver the necessary carbon reductions across every form of transport. Sustainability will be at the heart of levelling-up. People everywhere will feel the benefits – villages, towns, cities, and countryside will be cleaner, greener, healthier and more prosperous and pleasant environments in which to live and work
Next steps
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Source
This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
Related UKRI funded projects
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HEU BATRAW
BATRAW main objective is to develop and demonstrate two innovative pilot systems for sustainable recycling and end of life management of EV batteries, domestic batteries, and battery scraps contributing to the generation...
Funded by: Horizon Europe Guarantee
Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on developing innovative pilot systems for sustainable recycling of EV batteries and battery scraps, aligning with the question's emphasis on battery recycling potential.
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RESPECT
In the context of increasing global battery use, developing sustainable, safe, and efficient processes is a tangible issue to further enhance circular economy and strategic autonomy of the European Li-ion batteries value...
Funded by: Horizon Europe Guarantee
Why might this be relevant?
The project aims to develop sustainable recycling processes for Li-ion batteries, covering various chemistries and applications, which directly addresses the question on reaching the potential for battery recycling.
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VALUABLE: VALUe chain And Battery Lifecycle Exploitation
"Project VALUABLE's key objectives are to develop commercially viable metrology and test processes as well as new supply chain concepts for recycling, reuse and remanufacturing of automotive lithium-ion batteries to...
Funded by: ISCF
Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on developing test processes and supply chain concepts for recycling automotive lithium-ion batteries, which partially aligns with the question on battery recycling potential.