Electric Vehicle Battery Reuse and Recycling Fund
Official: A2032 — Establishes "Electric Vehicle Battery Repurposing Fund" to support repurposing, remanufacturing, and recycling of electric vehicle batteries; dedicates amounts based on certain sales of electric vehicles.
Reading: Creates a new dedicated fund to support electric vehicle battery repurposing, remanufacturing, and recycling, expanding the circular economy infrastructure for EV batteries.
This program aims to reduce waste and find new uses for old batteries instead of throwing them away.
In clear language
New Jersey is creating a fund to help reuse, rebuild, and recycle electric vehicle batteries. Money for this fund will come from electric vehicle sales. This program aims to reduce waste and find new uses for old batteries instead of throwing them away.
How does this affect you?
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Who does this affect?
- People who own or plan to buy electric vehicles in New Jersey
- Recycling and manufacturing companies that work with batteries
- New Jersey residents who benefit from reduced environmental waste
- Communities where battery recycling facilities may be located
What can you do?
- Consider buying an electric vehicle to support this initiative
- Ask your car dealer about proper battery recycling programs when your EV battery needs replacement
- Contact your state representative to express support for battery recycling efforts
Timeline
- 2026-01-13: Bill introduced and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee
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- Shama HaiderDNew Jersey
- Bill sponsoredIn progressPrime sponsor of A2032: Establishes "Electric Vehicle Battery Repurposing Fund" to support repurposing, remanufacturing, and recycling of electric vehicle batteries; dedicates amounts based on certain sales of electric vehic
- Alex SauickieRNew Jersey
- Bill sponsoredIn progressPrime sponsor of A2032: Establishes "Electric Vehicle Battery Repurposing Fund" to support repurposing, remanufacturing, and recycling of electric vehicle batteries; dedicates amounts based on certain sales of electric vehic
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