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Colorado mandates automakers handle EV battery recycling by 2029

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Colorado has enacted a new law (SB26-003) that places the responsibility for collecting and processing end-of-life electric vehicle (EV) batteries onto automakers. This legislation, set to take full effect by July 2029, also prohibits landfills from accepting these batteries. The law aims to establish a statewide system for battery management, setting specific targets for the recovery of critical minerals like lithium, nickel, and cobalt, with the goal of reducing the environmental impact of battery production and promoting a circular economy for these valuable materials. AI

IMPACT Sets a precedent for extended producer responsibility in the EV lifecycle, potentially influencing battery design and recycling infrastructure development.

RANK_REASON State-level legislation with significant regulatory impact on an industry. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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Colorado mandates automakers handle EV battery recycling by 2029

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Will Shanklin) ·

    Colorado thinks it found the answer to EV battery recycling's biggest challenge

    End-of-life disposal of EV batteries is a growing problem. This state is trying something new.

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