Mercedes-Benz battery recycling plant reclaims 96% of materials for future EVs
The hydrometallurgical process is also said to be less energy intensive compared to the established pyrometallurgy system in Europe. As with all Mercedes-Benz production sites, the recycling plant operates in a net carbon-neutral manner, aided by 100% green electricity and solar panels on the roof area of the 6,800m2 building.