Toyota Selected to Receive $4.5 Million in Federal Funding for Development of Technology to Support a Circular Domestic Supply Chain for Electric Vehicle Batteries
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been selected to receive $4.5 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Energy's ARPA-E program. The funding will support the development of technology for a circular domestic supply chain for electric vehicle batteries. The project, administered by Toyota's TRINA division, focuses on creating an autonomous robotic disassembly process for battery pack circularity.
The initiative aims to develop a template for a 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) facility, addressing key bottlenecks in battery supply chain circularity through automated pack disassembly, data-driven battery classification, and cell degradation solutions. The project involves collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, and Baker Hughes' Waygate Technologies.
Toyota (NYSE:TM) è stata selezionata per ricevere 4,5 milioni di dollari di finanziamenti federali dal programma ARPA-E del Dipartimento dell'Energia degli Stati Uniti. I finanziamenti sosterranno lo sviluppo di tecnologie per una catena di approvvigionamento domestica circolare per le batterie dei veicoli elettrici. Il progetto, gestito dalla divisione TRINA di Toyota, si concentra sulla creazione di un processo di smontaggio robotico autonomo per la circolarità dei pacchi batteria.
L'iniziativa mira a sviluppare un modello per un impianto 3R (Riduci, Riutilizza, Ricicla), affrontando i principali colli di bottiglia nella circolarità della catena di approvvigionamento delle batterie attraverso lo smontaggio automatizzato dei pacchi, la classificazione delle batterie guidata dai dati e le soluzioni per il degrado delle celle. Il progetto prevede la collaborazione con il Oak Ridge National Laboratory, il National Renewable Energy Laboratory e le tecnologie Waygate di Baker Hughes.
Toyota (NYSE:TM) ha sido seleccionada para recibir 4.5 millones de dólares en financiamiento federal del programa ARPA-E del Departamento de Energía de EE. UU. El financiamiento apoyará el desarrollo de tecnología para una cadena de suministro doméstica circular de baterías de vehículos eléctricos. El proyecto, administrado por la división TRINA de Toyota, se centra en crear un proceso de desensamblaje robótico autónomo para la circularidad de los paquetes de baterías.
La iniciativa pretende desarrollar un modelo para una instalación 3R (Reducir, Reutilizar, Reciclar), abordando los principales cuellos de botella en la circularidad de la cadena de suministro de baterías a través del desensamblaje automático de paquetes, la clasificación de baterías basada en datos y soluciones para la degradación de celdas. El proyecto involucra colaboración con Oak Ridge National Laboratory, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, y Baker Hughes' Waygate Technologies.
토요타 (NYSE:TM)는 미국 에너지부의 ARPA-E 프로그램으로부터 450만 달러의 연방 자금을 지원받기로 선정되었습니다. 이 자금은 전기차 배터리를 위한 순환적 국내 공급망 기술 개발을 지원할 것입니다. 이 프로젝트는 토요타의 TRINA 부서에서 관리하며, 배터리 팩의 순환을 위한 자율 로봇 분해 프로세스를 만드는 데 중점을 두고 있습니다.
이 이니셔티브는 자동화된 팩 분해, 데이터 기반 배터리 분류, 셀 열화 솔루션을 통해 배터리 공급망의 순환성에서 주요 병목 현상을 해결하는 3R(감소, 재사용, 재활용) 시설을 위한 템플릿 개발을 목표로 합니다. 이 프로젝트는 오크 리지 국립 연구소, 국가 재생 가능 에너지 연구소 및 베이커 휴즈의 웨이게이트 기술과 협력하고 있습니다.
Toyota (NYSE:TM) a été sélectionnée pour recevoir 4,5 millions de dollars de financement fédéral du programme ARPA-E du Département de l'énergie des États-Unis. Ce financement soutiendra le développement de technologies pour une chaîne d'approvisionnement domestique circulaire pour les batteries de véhicules électriques. Le projet, administré par la division TRINA de Toyota, vise à créer un processus de désassemblage robotique autonome pour la circularité des packs de batteries.
L'initiative vise à développer un modèle pour une installation 3R (Réduire, Réutiliser, Recycler), en s'attaquant aux principaux goulets d'étranglement dans la circularité de la chaîne d'approvisionnement des batteries grâce à un désassemblage automatique des packs, une classification des batteries basée sur les données et des solutions de dégradation des cellules. Le projet implique une collaboration avec le Oak Ridge National Laboratory, le National Renewable Energy Laboratory et les technologies Waygate de Baker Hughes.
Toyota (NYSE:TM) wurde ausgewählt, um 4,5 Millionen Dollar an Bundesmitteln aus dem ARPA-E-Programm des US-Energieministeriums zu erhalten. Die Mittel unterstützen die Entwicklung von Technologien für eine zirkuläre nationale Lieferkette für Batterien von Elektrofahrzeugen. Das Projekt, das von Toyotas TRINA-Abteilung verwaltet wird, konzentriert sich auf die Schaffung eines autonomen robotergestützten Demontageprozesses für die Zirkularität von Batteriepackungen.
Die Initiative zielt darauf ab, eine Vorlage für eine 3R-Anlage (Reduzieren, Wiederverwenden, Recyceln) zu entwickeln, die wesentliche Engpässe in der Zirkularität der Batterielieferkette durch automatisierte Packdemontage, datengestützte Batteriekategorisierung und Lösungen zur Zellverschlechterung angeht. Das Projekt umfasst eine Zusammenarbeit mit dem Oak Ridge National Laboratory, dem National Renewable Energy Laboratory und den Waygate Technologies von Baker Hughes.
- Secured $4.5 million in federal funding for EV battery technology development
- Strategic partnership with national laboratories and industry leaders
- Potential for cost reduction through battery reuse and recycling optimization
- Strengthens position in EV battery supply chain sustainability
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The development of a 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) facility template could position Toyota advantageously in the growing EV battery recycling market. With their North Carolina battery plant coming online in 2025, this technology could help Toyota create a closed-loop supply chain, potentially reducing raw material costs and environmental impact. The autonomous robotic disassembly process could significantly lower operational costs in battery recycling operations.
This initiative marks a significant advancement in sustainable EV battery management. The development of automated processes for battery pack disassembly and classification addresses a critical industry challenge. Current manual disassembly methods are labor-intensive and costly, making battery recycling economically challenging. The project's emphasis on extending battery life through reuse before recycling aligns with circular economy principles and could set new industry standards.
The collaboration's focus on data-driven battery classification and cell degradation analysis could lead to more efficient resource utilization and reduced waste. This approach could become increasingly valuable as EV adoption grows and battery waste volumes surge, potentially creating new revenue streams from refurbished batteries while reducing environmental impact.
Funding is Part of Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) Program to Develop a Sustainable Critical Minerals Supply Chain
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This project aims to develop an industry-relevant template for a 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) facility of the future. The goal is to help resolve the primary bottlenecks in current battery supply chain circularity, which are the automation of battery pack disassembly, data-driven battery classification, and addressing cell degradation.
In support of this goal, the teams working on the project will develop tools and procedures. They will include an automated pack disassembly process, advanced diagnostic tools and protocols for module and cell 3R classifications, and a refabrication method for 3R cells into new energy systems. Together, these innovations envision a scenario where end-of-life lithium-ion batteries are systematically evaluated, classified and reused prior to being considered for recycling.
"As it stands, this project and program will highlight avenues for everyone to rethink their approach to battery circularity, and help prioritize the extension of battery life, facilitate battery reuse, and reduce battery waste while unveiling the appropriate pathways to achieve such priorities," said Nik Singh, principal scientist at TRINA who is Principal Investigator on this project. "This is only made possible by the collaboration between the exceptional teams comprised within this project group."
The concepts developed within this project will also be applied in industrial settings led by TMNA's Battery Lifecycle Solutions (BLS), Business Development Team.
"This collaboration represents a significant step forward in developing sustainable solutions for the battery lifecycle", said Sarah Kennedy, BLS manager who is leading the technology to market deployment. "By applying the innovations established from this project, we aim to create a framework that not only reduces battery waste but also enhances the circularity of our battery supply chain, supporting Toyota's commitment to sustainability and mobility."
As end-of-life and battery scrap volumes increase in the coming years, a new approach is needed to extend the useful life of many standard battery pack components, and conserve their initial techno-economic investments, paving the way for a more sustainable, circular battery supply chain.
"We will generate processes to streamline reusing and refurbishing valuable battery cells and modules from end-of-life packs, without having to scan every single battery pack every single time," said Marm Dixit, who is co-leading ORNL's contributions to the project. "By extending the life of the battery components, we reduce their total emissions per mile. That's a big deal for the role EVs can play in the energy transition."
"NREL's expertise in advanced electrochemical analysis using machine learning and imaging using nano computed tomography will enable rapid assessment of state of health, remaining useful life and failure mode of end-of-life Toyota cells, modules and pack," said Ankit Verma, NREL staff scientist.
"This research partnership underlines our position as an inspection technology leader in the field of non-destructive testing," commented Neil Bloomfield, global battery segment leader for Waygate Technologies at Baker Hughes, which will primarily provide state-of-the-art computed tomography and ultrasonic systems for battery inspection. "With this project, we are honored and committed to actively contribute to the energy transition, which is an integral part of our company's strategy."
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