Retriev Technologies Inc., HOBI International, Inc. partners for EV batteries recycling
HOBI International Inc. (HOBI) and Retriev Technologies Inc. (Retriev) have announced that they have entered into a collaborative partnership to collect and recycle large format electric vehicle (EV) batteries throughout North America. Recognizing the rapid expansion and projected growth of the EV market, the goal of this relationship will be to ensure that the lithium batteries used in EVs are collected and responsibly recycled in a manner that creates value within the battery industry's circular economy.
"The rapid electrification of the U.S. consumer, commercial, and industrial business sectors, requires rapid response and structuring from experienced members of the recycling industry. HOBI, with nearly 30 years of ongoing related experience, is dedicated to being part of the solution managing these devices and products at the end of their first or second life," said Craig Boswell, President of HOBI.
"As more states adopt measures similar to California, which has implemented a ban on internal combustion engines sold in the state starting in 2030, the EV market will grow exponentially in the coming years. The end-of-life management and recycling of these batteries are critical for environmental safety and sustainability, and it must be addressed now," said Rick Rose, Vice President of Retriev Technologies' Ohio Corporate Headquarters.
