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 Car Manufactures 

The issue of how to process and dispose of used lithium-batteries is a real challenge for electric car manufactures and OEMs. Lithium batteries can be highly flammable and are therefore represent a significant fire risk, particularly if multiple numbers are kept in storage.

Car manufactures have been at the heart of the electric vehicle revolution over the last decade and as lithium batteries have evolved, so too has the viability of electrically powered transport, both in terms of charge longevity and power. Although the end of life market for EVs may still be in its infancy at present, the volume of damaged and expired lithium batteries being returned to manufacturers is likely to expand dramatically and quickly. Even now many EV manufacturers will have received a steady trickle of these vehicles due to crash or fire damage.

The avenues currently available to deal with these lithium-ion batteries is still fairly limited and Cawleys’ Lithium Battery Recycling Solutions are one of the very few organisations who are thoroughly equipped and regulated to deal with them.

Here at Lithium Battery Recycling Solutions, we can provide a full consultation on all of your lithium battery disposal needs. From fireproof storage boxes to hire or buy, to transportation and fully dismantling and recycling in our specialist workshop, we have the full range of services to eliminate the challenge of expired lithium vehicle batteries.

Research and Development Facilities

The success of electric vehicles can be attributed in part to the many expert R&D facilities based here in the UK. Agencies such as UKBIC and XXX have been fundamental in the evolution of lithium-ion batteries and their capabilities. The research and development process naturally involves many tests and trials and damaged batteries are a natural waste stream from this process. Cawleys Lithium Battery Recycling Solutions are one of the only organisations offer a full solution for all damaged and expired lithium batteries. This includes advice and equipment for safe storage, compliant transportation with a dangerous goods license and full dismantling for ethical recycling in our specialist lithium battery workshop.

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Automated Treatment Facilities (ATFs)

Whether your ATF is classed as a breakers yard or scrap dealership, the likelihood is that you’re dealing with end of life vehicles and it’s only a matter of time before some of these vehicles include electric cars powered by lithium-ion batteries. Unlike lead-acid batteries, their lithium counterparts pose a significant fire risk and need specialist treatment. Storage can represent a challenge from a health and safety perspective and it is vital that they are dealt with compliantly. Some ATFs are reluctant to accept electric vehicles but this does not have to be the case.  Cawleys Lithium Battery Recycling Solutions are one of the only organisations offer a full solution for all damaged and expired lithium batteries. This includes advice and equipment for safe storage, compliant transportation with a dangerous goods license and full dismantling for ethical recycling in our specialist lithium battery workshop.

Other Sectors

There are a wide range of sectors that are now recognising the huge benefits of lithium-battery power and each of these will face their own challenges in dealing with the end of life process. Sectors include:

• Trucks                                                       

• Mobility

• Plant vehicles and machinery                              

• Machinery

• Boats                                                        

• Scooters

Trucks

There are more reasons than ever for haulage organisations to switch to an electric based fleet. With significant cost savings and environmental benefits, future demand for electric trucks is likely to grow expidentially over the next 5 to 10 years and electric truck manufactures are in a great position. However, it would be wise to consider an end of life plan for these trucks and the lithium batteries that power them sooner rather than later.

As the volume of electric trucks on the road increases, so too will the number that become damaged or expired and truck manufacturers should be mindful of the challenges associated with receiving lithium batteries back into their facilities. Unlike traditional lead-acid batteries, lithium batteries are a high fire risk and need to be stored, transported and dismantled by approved specialists

Cawleys Lithium Battery Recycling Solutions are one of the only organisations offer a full solution for all damaged and expired lithium batteries. This includes advice and equipment for safe storage, compliant transportation with a dangerous goods license, and full dismantling for ethical recycling in our specialist lithium battery workshop. Get in touch for more information.

Plant vehicles

Electric plant vehicles are already on the increase and it is only a matter of time before electric tractors, cranes, diggers and dumper trucks will become the norm. Manufacturers of this type of vehicle will, in time, be in receipt of used or damaged electric plant vehicles. At this point it is vital to have the right processes in place to deal with the end-of-life lithium-ion batteries. Cawleys can provide a collection, storage and dismantling service for used batteries which will ensure they are properly recycled to recover vital elements that can be re-used in the production of new lithium battery packs.

Machinery

Electric power isn’t limited to vehicles. All types of organisations are reaping the benefits of working with machinery that is powered by lithium-ion batteries. However, like vehicle manufacturers and retailers, those who deal with machinery of this type must be properly equipped to receive the old batteries back into their facilities. Cawleys Lithium Battery Recycling Solutions can provide a collection, storage and dismantling service for used batteries which will ensure they are property recycled to recover vital elements to be re-used in the production cycle of new batteries.

Mobility

When it comes to powering mobility scooters, lithium batteries have a lot to offer. They are much lighter than lead-acid batteries and therefore much easier to remove and charge. They also charge much faster than traditional batteries and last longer. As popularity of electric power in the mobility sector grows, so too will the volume of used lithium batteries that need to be disposed of. Retailers, dealers and manufacturers will begin to receive end of life electric scooters and will need a safe way to deal with the lithium-ion batteries that power them. Logically the best way to do so is to involve the experts from the start. At Cawleys Lithium Battery Recycling Services we not only safely store and transport lithium batteries, we are also specialist in dismantling them and recovering and recycling the valuable cells within them. For more information on how we can work with you, get in touch.

Boats and scooters

As well as cars and trucks scooters and boats are also an increasing market for electric power. We have already seen a huge surge in the sale and use of electric scooters since lockdown and this trend is set to continue. Both boat and scooter manufacturers will, in time, be in receipt of used or damaged electric boats and scooters and at this point it is vital to have the right processes in place to deal with the damaged or worn out lithium-ion batteries that power them. Cawleys’ Lithium Battery Recycling Solutions can provide a collection, storage and dismantling service for used batteries which will ensure they are properly recycled to recover vital elements to be re-used in the production cycle of new batteries.