TOKYO/HONG KONG -- Rising demand for electric vehicles is creating a big problem: what to do with old batteries.
Wave of used lithium-ion cells a potential gold mine for battery makers and recyclers alike
A lithium lake in Chile: Recycling EV batteries is particularly important for China, which is keen to reduce its reliance on imported materials like lithium. (Photo by Nozomu Ogawa)
TOKYO/HONG KONG -- Rising demand for electric vehicles is creating a big problem: what to do with old batteries.