Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Princeton NuEnergy, Inc. (PNE) to advance discussions on collaboration around next-generation lithium-ion battery recycling technologies. The MOU reflects a shared commitment to strengthening the circular battery materials supply chain and supporting U.S. energy independence through innovative recycling and rejuvenation pathways.
Since 2022, Honda and PNE have conducted joint technical validation of PNE’s plasma-based Direct Recycling and Upcycling technologies for lithium-ion battery manufacturing scrap and end-of-life materials. Through this collaboration, PNE has successfully produced rejuvenated NMC cathode active materials with performance characteristics comparable to virgin materials, reinforcing Honda’s long-term vision for resource circularity and electrification.
The MOU establishes a framework for continued collaboration, including additional validation projects and the potential exploration of future commercial-scale applications. This agreement aligns Honda’s global electrification strategy with PNE’s closed-loop platform for cost-efficient production of battery-grade cathode active materials.
At Honda Xcelerator Ventures, we collaborate with startups working on sustainability and advanced materials. PNE’s closed-loop battery materials platform supports efforts to build a more resilient supply chain and improve resource circularity.
We look forward to continuing our collaboration with PNE as we explore further validation projects and potential pathways toward commercial-scale applications.
About Princeton NuEnergy, Inc.
PNE is an advanced materials manufacturer and the most cost-effective, energy- and capital-efficient U.S. producer of battery-grade cathode active material (CAM) for lithium-ion batteries. Built on a proprietary, closed-loop platform, PNE’s high-performing technology spans multiple high-growth materials businesses, including Direct Recycling (Cathode-to-Cathode®), Advanced Black Mass™ production, and Upcycled CAM — strengthening the domestic battery supply chain and supporting U.S. energy independence and national security priorities.
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