New EU Batteries Regulation explained: what producers need to know about EPR

Yesterday, on 18 August 2025, the EU’s new Batteries Regulation officially replaced the former Batteries Directive. Bax consultant Melis Kucukoglu explains what this milestone means for battery producers, the challenges of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and due diligence, and why early preparation is key to staying ahead in a circular battery economy. From directive to […]

How can we make electric mobility more sustainable? Four circular business models for the reverse logistics of EV batteries

This is an extended version of the article originally published on EIT’s Mobility Innovation Marketplace. The electric mobility revolution needs its own ‘fuel’ – millions of batteries made up of tonnes of scarce raw materials. Fortunately, unlike oil, this fuel can be kept in the loop. In this article, Bax Battery Circularity Specialist Piotr Grudzień […]

Developing Spain’s first cobalt-free lithium battery for electric vehicles

In a major advancement for electric mobility, our partners in COBRA have developed Spain’s first large-format cobalt-free lithium-ion battery prototype for electric vehicles. This development marks a crucial stride towards producing batteries that are not only environmentally friendlier, but ready to compete in the global market. Why cobalt-free batteries? Cobalt makes batteries work with greater durability and […]

SCAPE: Pioneering sustainable mobility with next-gen electric vehicles

In the pursuit of a greener and more sustainable future, the European Union is backing a ground-breaking project that aims to reshape the landscape of electric vehicles (EVs). SCAPE (Switching-Cell-Array-based Power Electronics conversion for future electric vehicles) brings together a dynamic consortium of nine partners, of which Bax is proud to participate, to embark on […]