Skip to main content

Workshop on Sustainable Management of End-of-Life Batteries from Electric Vehicles

This two-day workshop explored sustainable strategies and solutions to manage ageing and expiring electric vehicle batteries

23 September 2024

Newcastle University in Singapore Co-organised a Workshop to Discuss the Safe Handling of Used Batteries in Electric Vehicles

This workshop was a collaborative effort between Newcastle University, the Singapore Battery Consortium, the Advanced Remanufacturing and Technology Centre (ARTC), and the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT).

The workshop brought together over 100 industry professionals and academics to address critical aspects of end-of-life battery management that were installed in electric vehicles (EVs). The vibrant discussions fostered a dynamic exchange of ideas, tackled industry challenges, and uncovered new avenues for collaboration.

As a result of the interactions at this workshop, new opportunities for collaboration between Singapore and the UK have emerged. Participants highlighted the potential for joint research projects, technology exchange, and collaborative policy development to enhance the sustainability of the EV battery sector in both countries.

The workshop facilitated robust discussions on the following key topics:

  • Economic and Environmental Sustainability: Highlighting the importance of integrating economic viability with environmental sustainability in battery recycling and refurbishment.
  • Safety Protocols: Emphasising the need for stringent safety protocols to ensure safe handling and repurposing of batteries.
  • Collaboration and Innovation: Encouraging collaboration between industry and academia to drive innovation in battery management technologies and practices.

Some of the proposed key recommendations disucssed at the workshop include:

  • Enhanced Recycling Infrastructure: Developing advanced recycling facilities to handle the increasing volume of end-of-life batteries.
  • Standardisation and Policy Support: Implementing standardised protocols and supportive policies to streamline recycling and refurbishment processes.
  • Public-Private Partnerships: Fostering collaborations between government bodies, industry players, and academic institutions to drive research and development in sustainable battery management.
  • Training and Education: Addressing the need for specialised training programs to equip the workforce with the necessary skills for safe and efficient handling, recycling, and refurbishment of EV batteries.

Participants of this two-day workshop gave overwhelmingly positive feedback with many praising the depth of discussions, the expertise of the speakers, and the excellent networking opportunities.

This event was supported by the Global Partnership Funding courtesy of the International Office at Newcastle University.

For more information about this workshop please contact Dr Anurag Sharma, Director of Postgraduate Research and Associate Professor in Electrical Power Engineering at anurag.sharma@newcastle.ac.uk.