News & Events
Webinar — “Battery Innovations for a Sustainable Europe: Key Insights from Six Horizon Europe Projects”
On December 2nd, REINFORCE participated in a webinar of this title, a collaborative initiative among sister projects on how innovation within the battery industry is contributing to a sustainable and competitive Europe. Scientific coordinator Luís Oliveira presented REINFORCE's progress over the prior 18 months and upcoming plans.
REINFORCE at Battery Innovation Days 2024 (Barcelona)
REINFORCE was well-represented at Battery Innovation Days 2024 in Barcelona; project coordinators (INEGI team) engaged with other key players in the European battery world, fostering collaborations and gathering insights on battery innovation, recycling and the circular economy.
Opinion piece — “The Electric Vehicle Market in Europe and the Challenges of Transitioning to a (More) Sustainable Future”
An opinion piece by Scientific Coordinator Luís Oliveira on the EV market boom in Europe and what happens to batteries at end-of-life, covering recycling, second/third-life applications, and the need for collaboration between industry, researchers and policymakers.
Press release — Comau joins REINFORCE (Torino)
Comau announced its participation in REINFORCE, tasked with developing an advanced robotic battery disassembly solution and leading Work Package 5. The release quotes Giovanni Di Stefano, Comau's Head of Engineering – Advanced Automation Solutions, and lists press contacts Giuseppe Costabile and Monica Cavaliere. It also references Comau's involvement in related EU initiatives (Upcell, EBA, BEPA, ETIP, SPINMATE, GIGABAT, FASTEST).
Battery Event Lyon 2024
Dassault Systèmes was present at the Battery Event in Lyon in October 2024; REINFORCE showcased its work on recycling lithium-ion batteries and giving them a second and third life at their stand.