JUNE 2025AUTO BUSINESS OUTLOOK 6Once seen as a fringe effort, battery recycling is now stepping into the spotlight and becoming a cornerstone of the electric vehicle (EV) revolution. In the United States and around the world, the automotive industry is undergoing a major shift--not only toward cleaner transportation but also toward smarter use of the resources that make it possible.As EVs continue to rise in popularity, the demand for critical battery materials like lithium, nickel, and cobalt is growing rapidly. To manage costs, stabilize supply chains, and reduce environmental impact, automakers and suppliers are rethinking the battery lifecycle and accelerating investments in recycling.Unlike traditional gas-powered vehicles, EVs face a challenge when their batteries degrade. But what was once considered waste is now seen as a resource. Industry leaders are partnering with recycling specialists to recover valuable minerals from used batteries, easing reliance on volatile global mining markets and helping keep materials in circulation.Companies like Redwood Materials and Li-Cycle are expanding domestic recycling operations, enabling recovery rates of more than 90 percent. At the same time, batteries that are no longer suitable for vehicles are finding second lives in grid storage systems and low-power applications.This momentum is being driven by more than just innovation. Across North America and Europe, governments are tightening regulations and encouraging sustainable practices. Automakers are responding by adopting closed-loop systems that improve traceability and reduce dependence on newly mined resources.Consumers also stand to gain. As manufacturers find new ways to recycle and reuse materials, the cost of EVs is expected to come down. And with every battery that gets a second chance, the industry moves closer to a truly circular model--one where end-of-life batteries help power the road ahead.In this edition, we feature insights from Aaron Shaffer, Director of Marketing Services, Standard Motor Products [NYSE: SMP], and Blake Ritter, Branded Products Segment Manager, Lincoln Industries. Together, they explore how supply chain resilience and sustainability are redefining competitive advantage in automotive manufacturing.Let us know your thoughts!Old Batteries, New RoadsCopyright © 2025 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.Editorial StaffClaire Jonathan David CarterOlivia HarperAaron Pierce Ava GarciaMia Williams VisualizersManaging EditorMaryann Collins*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffJUNE 2025, Volume 10 Issue - 01 (ISSN 2837-3545)Published by ValleyMedia, Inc.To subscribe to Auto Business OutlookVisit www.autobusinessoutlook.com Email:sales@autobusinessoutlook.comeditor@autobusinessoutlook.commarketing@autobusinessoutlook.comEDITORIALMaryann CollinsManaging Editoreditor@autobusinessoutlook.comAsher BlakeHenry Smith
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