Tokyo, Japan- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Princeton NuEnergy, Inc. (PNE) to move forward with talks on working together to develop next-generation lithium-ion battery recycling technology. The agreement highlights both companies’ goal of building a stronger circular supply chain for battery materials and supporting U.S. energy independence through advanced recycling and material rejuvenation.
Since 2022, Honda and PNE have been running technical tests on PNE’s plasma-based Direct Recycling and Upcycling process, focusing on lithium-ion battery manufacturing scrap and end-of-life battery materials. As part of this work, PNE produced rejuvenated NMC cathode active materials that showed performance comparable to new (virgin) materials, supporting Honda’s long-term plans for electrification and resource circularity.
Under the MoU, the two companies will continue validation projects and may explore future commercial-scale applications. The collaboration also aligns Honda’s electrification strategy with PNE’s closed-loop approach to producing battery-grade cathode materials in a cost-efficient way.
Honda added that through Honda Xcelerator Ventures, it works with startups focused on sustainability and advanced materials, and sees PNE’s platform as a way to improve supply-chain resilience and circular use of resources.
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