Ace Green Recycling, Spiro Bring Battery Circularity to AfricaAce Green Recycling, Spiro Bring Battery Circularity to Africa

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January 29, 2025

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HOUSTON -- Ace Green Recycling, Inc., leading provider of sustainable battery recycling technology, and Spiro, Africa's largest electric vehicle (EV) company and recognized leader in sustainable mobility, have signed a strategic agreement to support the circular battery value chain in Africa. The partnership will see Ace recycle end-of-life lithium-ion batteries, including LFP batteries, as well as waste from Spiro's battery manufacturing facilities.

As part of the agreement, Spiro has named Ace as its exclusive global preferred recycling partner. Ace and Spiro will collaborate to develop co-located recycling centers near Spiro's collection hubs, utilizing Ace's proprietary, environmentally friendly technology. The partnership will emphasize the safe handling and recycling of batteries and support Spiro's sustainable growth as it scales its operations across Africa.

"Spiro's focus on circularity has been at the core of deploying the largest electric mobility fleet in Africa. As Spiro leads the decarbonization of Africa's transportation sector, partnering with Ace will further accelerate this progress in a sustainable and responsible manner. This collaboration reinforces our commitment to SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), while building a circular value chain that reduces carbon emissions and supports local economic development," said Kaushik Burman, CEO of Spiro.

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"Leveraging our innovative and green LithiumFirst™ technology that efficiently and effectively recycles lithium-ion battery material, including LFP, we are focused on scaling our modular solution to support a circular value chain that meets the growing demand for recycling," said Nishchay Chadha, CEO of Ace. "Spiro is a pioneer in Africa when it comes to electrifying its transportation sector, and we look forward to supporting its continued growth with our technology and services. This agreement serves as the foray for Ace in the African market as we continue to rollout our global deployment strategy."

About Ace Green Recycling

Ace Green Recycling, Inc., incorporated in Delaware, is an innovative battery recycling technology platform offering sustainable end-of-life solutions. It has deployed modular, Scope 1 carbon emissions-free recycling facilities for lithium (NMC & LFP) and lead batteries used in various industries, including electronics, automotive, and energy storage. Ace was founded by Nishchay Chadha, Chief Executive Officer and a veteran in recycling, mining, and global supply chain industries, and Dr. Vipin Tyagi, Chief Technology Officer, with extensive experience in battery materials recycling technologies. For more information, please visit www.acegreenrecycling.com.

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