All umicore articles

  • toyota 2012_Prius_Plug-in_Hybrid.automotiveIT
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    Toyota Europe in battery-recycling pact with Umicore

    2012-08-23T15:41:41Z

    Umicore will recycle the lithium-ion batteries that help power the Prius Plug-in Hybrid (Photo: Toyota)Umicore will handle the recycling of the lithium-ion batteries that help power two new Toyota models, Toyota Motor Europe said.The Japanese carmaker said Umicore, a Belgium-based global materials technology group, has the capability to recycle valuable ...

  • tesla roadster.automotiveIT
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    Tesla to recycle batteries at Umicore plant

    2011-01-31T16:05:59Z

    The batteries of the Tesla Roadster should last at least 7 yearsTesla Motors will work closely with Belgian materials technology group Umicore to recycle battery packs of its all-electric Roadster sports cars.The carmaker said battery packs will be recycled at the end of their lives at a Umicore facility in ...