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Honda and Princeton NuEnergy Sign MOU to Advance Collaboration in Next-Generation Battery Recycling Technologies
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. ("Honda") and Princeton NuEnergy Inc. ("PNE") today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to advance discussion on collaboration around next-generation lithium-ion battery recycling technologies. The agreement reflects the companies' shared intention to strengthen the circular battery materials supply chain and U.S energy independence through innovative recycling and rejuvenation pathways.
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[{"type":"text","content":"PRINCETON, N.J., Jan. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. ("Honda") and Princeton NuEnergy Inc. ("PNE") today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to advance discussion on collaboration around next-generation lithium-ion battery recycling technologies. The agreement reflects the companies' shared intention to strengthen the circular battery materials supply chain and U.S energy independence through innovative recycling and rejuvenation pathways.","length":507,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"image","alt":"Honda and Princeton NuEnergy collaboration","displaySize":"","headline":null,"caption":"Honda and Princeton NuEnergy collaboration","className":"","disableSlideshowImg":false,"size":{"original":{"width":400,"height":202,"url":"https://media.zenfs.com/en/prnewswire.com/df629c9baa3b78fef091c21c23a79bfd"},"resized":{"url":"https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/UCTEHYgoKeZEPD4EtDY5pw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTcwNTtoPTM1NjtjZj13ZWJw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/prnewswire.com/df629c9baa3b78fef091c21c23a79bfd","width":400,"height":202}},"href":"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2854062/Honda_Princeton_NuEnergy.html","hrefExternal":true,"rel":"nofollow"},{"type":"text","content":"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 work, PNE has produced rejuvenated NMC cathode active material with performance characteristics comparable to virgin material, supporting Honda's long-term goals for resource circularity and electrification.","length":433,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"The MOU outlines a framework for a strategic partnership focused on collaborative validation projects and the potential for future commercial-scale applications. It reflects alignment between Honda's global electrification strategy and PNE's mission to expand cost-efficient production of battery-grade cathode active materials through a closed-loop platform.","length":367,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Dr. Chao Yan, Co-Founder and CEO of Princeton NuEnergy, said: "Our work with Honda shows strong technical alignment and a clear pathway for advancing circular battery materials. This MOU reflects a shared commitment ...