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How Payment Protection Works on ReBattery Deals
Payments4 min read

How Payment Protection Works on ReBattery Deals

Understand when funds are held, when payouts are released, and why buyers should only complete a deal after receiving batteries.

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Chinese Battery Prices Are Collapsing — What It Means for the Second-Life Market
Market Intelligence6 min read

Chinese Battery Prices Are Collapsing — What It Means for the Second-Life Market

Spot prices for LFP cells have fallen over 60% in two years. We break down what's driving the collapse, how it shifts value in the used battery market, and what buyers and suppliers should do now.

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UK Battery Recycling Regulations: A Practical Guide for 2025
Compliance8 min read

UK Battery Recycling Regulations: A Practical Guide for 2025

From the Producer Responsibility framework to EA permits — a plain-English walkthrough of what's required before you can legally collect, transport, or process used batteries in the UK.

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How to Safely Discharge Batteries Before Shipping
Logistics5 min read

How to Safely Discharge Batteries Before Shipping

Step-by-step discharge protocols for LFP, NMC, and lead-acid batteries. Covers SOC targets, resistive load methods, and what documentation to include with your shipment.

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What Europe Can Learn from China's Second-Life Battery Market
Industry Insight7 min read

What Europe Can Learn from China's Second-Life Battery Market

China has been deploying second-life EV batteries in stationary storage at scale for five years. Here's what the data shows, what failed, and the policy levers that made it work.

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The Economics of Battery Recycling: Margins, Materials, and the Black Mass Premium
Economics9 min read

The Economics of Battery Recycling: Margins, Materials, and the Black Mass Premium

A frank look at recycling margins, cobalt price swings, the lithium spot market, and how recyclers actually make money today — and where the value is heading.

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