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Rivian and Redwood Materials Expand Partnership to Span the Lifecycle of the Battery
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Fusion42 · 14 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Rivian and Redwood Materials have expanded their partnership to manage the full lifecycle of Rivian EV batteries, including repurposing used batteries for stationary energy storage and recycling battery scrap and end-of-life packs. This collaboration supports energy storage at Rivian's manufacturing plant and contributes to domestic supply chain resilience by recovering critical battery materials.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Clean Energy, and 4 sources have reported it between 14 Oct 2026 and 17 Oct 2026.
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You have a clear path to lower energy costs and secure battery supply by partnering to repurpose and recycle EV batteries in the US. Leveraging Redwood's technology to manage end-of-life batteries creates a competitive edge in energy and materials resilience.
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4 sources · first reported 14 Oct 2026 · latest 17 Oct 2026
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