Nissan Canada Inc. and Lithion Technologies to Advance EV Battery Recycling and Circular Economy through New Partnership
Nissan Canada Inc. announces a multi-year strategic partnership with Lithion Technologies Inc., a Montreal-based clean tech innovator, to recycle end-of-life electric vehicle (EV) batteries. This collaboration reinforces Nissan's commitment to sustainability, responsible resource management, and commitment to building a circular economy in Canada.
Through this partnership, Nissan Canada will leverage Lithion Technologies' advanced hydrometallurgical recycling process, which enables the recovery of up to 95% of critical battery materials and 98% of critical minerals, potentially reducing the demand for natural resource extraction and minimizing environmental impact. This initiative supports Nissan's broader electrification strategy by pushing for the reuse of valuable battery materials in future production, and by helping reducee waste and Nissan Canada's carbon footprint.
"Partnering with Lithion Technologies allows us to take a proactive step toward a more sustainable EV ecosystem," said Andrew Harkness, Director of Dealer Network Development, Electrification, and Corporate Strategy at Nissan Canada Inc. "Together, we're helping to localize battery recycling, reduce dependence on mining, and support the growth of Canada's clean tech sector."
Lithion Technologies' scalable and safe recycling infrastructure, including its commercial facility in Saint-Bruno, Quebec, is designed to efficiently process EV batteries at scale, supporting the rapidly expanding Canadian EV market and aligning with Nissan's goals for a greener supply chain.
"We are thrilled to team with Nissan and to support its vision on circularity of strategic and critical minerals from EVs that aligns very boldly with Lithion Technologies' ambitious vision to enable the world to be powered by the greenest batteries available," mentioned Yves Noël, Vice President and Chief Business Development Officer at Lithion Technologies Inc. "The strategic partnership with Nissan Canada and its dealer network is another great example of collaborations needed to realize the quest for clean, safe and efficient circularity of EV batteries."
This partnership marks another step towards responsible end-of-life battery management and highlights Nissan Canada's contribution in fostering a more sustainable future for electric mobility.
