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Newsletter #5 — April 2026: “From Innovation to Impact: REINFORCE in April 2026!”

Highlights continued progress advancing Europe's circular battery economy; covers REINFORCE's contribution to RTR 2026 and Battery Innovation Days 2025, sharing insights on second- and third-life battery solutions and circular value chains; looks ahead to upcoming consortium activities.

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Newsletter #3 — June 2025: “REINFORCE: Driving Sustainable Battery Innovation!”

  • Collaborating with IONCOR to enhance the EU's lithium battery capabilities.

  • Partner contributions highlighted: INEGI (coordination, data platforms), Everledger (supply chain transparency, battery passports), CEA-LITEN (diagnostics, safety procedures).

  • Expert workshops on extending battery lifespans and circular economy strategies.

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Newsletter #6 — September 2026: “From research results to real-world impact.”

Discover how the REINFORCE Living Lab, new scientific findings, exploitation activities and stakeholder collaborations are bringing Europe closer to a safer, more efficient and more circular battery value chain.

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Newsletter #4 — November 2025: “REINFORCE: Advancing the Circular Battery Economy!”

  • Over 31 months of work tackling EoL battery management, pack-to-electrode transitions, and the circular battery value chain.

  • 6th General Assembly brought partners together to share results and discuss future initiatives.

  • Featured at ISIE 2025 in Singapore, presenting research on business ecosystems for battery repurposing.

  • New public deliverables and scientific articles released on battery lifetime extension, recycling and sustainability frameworks.

Newsletter #1 — July 2024: “Unlock the Future of Batteries: Discover REINFORCE!”

Introductory issue framing the EU's 2050 climate-neutral goal, the challenges of rising battery demand (resource shortages, e-waste), and REINFORCE's circular system for lithium batteries — automated dismantling, diagnostics for 2nd/3rd life, and material recovery.

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Newsletter #2 — November 2024: “REINFORCE: Driving Battery Innovation Forward!”

  • Connecting with innovators at Battery Innovation Days 2024.

  • General Assembly hosted by Comau.

  • Showcasing the expertise of partner ITE.

  • Expert workshop on battery lifecycles; analysis of the future of European e-mobility.

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