Mahindra subsidiary begins Li-ion battery recycling in alliance with e-waste management firm Attero

Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Limited (MLMML), an electric 3-wheeler manufacturer and a subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra in India, has entered into a partnership with Attero, a global leader in Lithium-ion battery recycling and e-waste management. This partnership addresses the environmental concerns related to safe electric vehicle battery disposal by establishing effective EV battery recycling.

Attero, a well-known name in the industry, has achieved a remarkable recovery rate for precious materials at its Roorkee facility thanks to its cutting-edge recycling technology. The partnership between MLMML and Attero is aimed at promoting sustainability and ensuring the responsible recycling and reuse of Lithium-ion batteries.
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The MD and CEO of Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Limited, Suman Mishra, exclaimed: "As a leader in India's last-mile transportation electrification, we are unwavering in our pursuit of net-zero emissions and sustainable practices. Teaming up with Attero as a preferred partner for Li-ion battery disposal underscores our commitment to provide pollution-free transportation and drive towards a greener future."
The CEO and Co-founder of Attero Recycling, Nitin Gupta, commented: "Our commitment to a circular economy and green technology resonates with MLMML's vision for a sustainable future. Attero is a pioneer in Li-ion battery disposal and sustainable e-waste. The advanced solutions, backed by years of expertise, ensure that we can recover and recycle electric vehicle batteries with unmatched efficiency."
Overview of Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Limited
Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Limited is committed to electrifying the mobility landscape with electric 3- and 4-wheelers. Its father company, Mahindra Group is a multinational federation of companies with a strong presence in several sectors, including utility vehicles, information technology, farm equipment and financial services. It is the world's largest tractor company by volume and has a clear goal of promoting ESG globally, allowing rural prosperity and uplifting urban living.
Overview of Attero Recycling Pvt Ltd
Attero Recycling Pvt Ltd is a company based in India that provides end-to-end e-waste management and Lithium-ion recycling solutions. The company was founded in 2008 by Rohan Gupta and Nitin Gupta and has been a pioneer in recycling e-waste and Li-Ion waste. Attero Recycling is one of the few recyclers globally and the only company in the world to have earned carbon credits for recycling e-waste and Li-Ion waste. The company is India's only cleantech company that can extract pure critical metals such as Cobalt, Nickel, Lithium, Graphite, Copper, Silver, Gold, Manganese and Aluminium, completing the circular economy value chain.
Attero Recycling has a state-of-the-art recycling plant in Roorkee, Uttarakhand, for processing E-Waste and Li-Ion waste. As the first mover in this space, Attero can process and recycle LFP, LCO, LTO, NMC, and all other types of Lithium-Ion battery chemistry. By providing these innovative solutions, Attero Recycling is helping to curtail the environmental impact caused by e-waste and Li-ion waste.
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