Ex-Tesla exec Straubel aims to build world's top battery recycler


An aerial view of the Tesla Gigafactory near Sparks, Nevada, United States in 2018. — Reuters

Tesla co-founder JB Straubel wants to build his startup Redwood Materials into the world's top battery recycling company and one of the largest battery materials companies, he said at a technology conference on Oct 7.

Straubel aims to leverage two partnerships, one with Panasonic Corp, the Japanese battery manufacturer that is teamed with Tesla at the Nevada gigafactory, and one announced weeks ago with e-commerce giant Amazon.

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