NPR Topics: News | EV battery recycling has an economics problem. Colorado has a solution by Camila Domonoske AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. EV batteries are full of valuable minerals, yet many salvage yards can’t profit from recycling them because the cost of shipping and processing often exceeds the material value, leaving owners with “liability” batteries that sit unused or become hazardous waste. While large manufacturers like GM can absorb these costs and even earn revenue from recycling, smaller yards lack the economies of scale, especially with the rise of cheaper iron‑phosphate batteries that have little resale value. To address the growing risk of stranded batteries, Colorado enacted a “producer‑responsibility” law requiring the original automakers to take back and properly recycle EV batteries, a move backed by a broad coalition of industry groups, recyclers, and environmental advocates and seen as a model for other states. Read more: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/13/nx-s1-5847025/ev-battery-recycling-economics #Colorado #Tesla #GeneralMotors #RedwoodMaterials #BrianBachand