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  Zeng Yuqun, chairman of CATL, stressed the importance of battery recycling at the Davos 2024. The company recycled a large amount of lithium carbonate last year, with the recovery rate exceeding 90%. It is predicted that the recycling of retired batteries in 2035 can meet the market demand, set a benchmark for global battery recycling, and lead the industry to a green, efficient and sustainable future.   At the Davos 2024, the words of Zeng Yuqun, attracted global attention. What he proposed is not how to renovate the batteries, but how to turn the used batteries into valuable resources for the CATL. Battery recycling problem is a key problem, lithium, nickel, cobalt prices have been sold to hundreds of thousands of yuan a ton. At the same time, the battery recycling is directly related to the environmental protection issues.   Ni Jun, chief manufacturing officer of CATL, has previously shown that Ningde Times has become the world's largest battery recycler of electric vehicles, with recovery rates of more than 99 percent of nickel, cobalt and manganese, and lithium of more than 90 percent. Behind this achievement is the excellent performance of Brunp, a subsidiary of CATL, whose data of "nickel-cobalt-manganese recovery rate of more than 99%, and lithium recovery rate of more than 90%" is impressive. In 2042, there will be no need to mine lithium, and existing batteries can be recycled.   Under the multiple challenges of technology, economy and scale, CATL is leading the global battery recycling industry to a greener, more efficient and sustainable future with an innovative and cooperative attitude. China's lithium battery recycling is leading the world, which also solves the worries of battery recycling for the rapid development of new energy vehicles in China, reduce environmental pollution, and complete the commercial closed loop. The technology is very social and economic benefits.

What is the difference between gel cell and AGM batteries? AGM Vs Gel Batteries Tutorial AGM and Gel cell batteries are both non-spillable and maintenance-free batteries that share quite a few common traits. Because of these common traits, they often get mistaken for each other, which can cause issues if the battery is being used in an application that is not ideal for its technology.   Construction Differences AGM Construction AGM stands for absorbed glass mat, which uses a specially designed glass mat to absorb the battery’s liquid electrolyte surrounding the lead plates. AGM batteries contain enough liquid to keep the matting wet but not too much liquid where excess liquid is not absorbed. For this reason, AGM batteries are considered non-spillable batteries, and should the case break, no free liquid is available to leak out.   Gel Construction Gel Cell batteries contain an acid-based silica-type gel electrolyte. This electrolyte has the consistency of a thick paste-like material that allows electrons to flow between plates.   Gel batteries like AGMs are considered non-spillable and will not leak from the battery if the case is broken.   Common Traits Often, AGM Batteries are mistakenly identified as Gel Cell Batteries, given their non-spillable construction. Both AGM and Gel batteries have similar traits, such as being: Non-spillable Found in Deep cycle applications Mounted on their side or standing up Low self-discharge rate Safe for use in limited ventilation areas May be transported via Air or Ground safely without special handling AGM Characteristics AGMs are versatile batteries that tend to outsell Gel batteries by at least 100 to 1. The main reason for their versatility is that they can release high bursts of amps and hold under load at lower depths of discharge.   An AGM's ability to release high bursts of amps makes them ideal for starting applications. Today, you will find starting AGM batteries in Automotive, Marine, RV, Motorcycle, ATV, and other Powersport applications. In fact, most motorcycle and ATV manufacturers primarily use AGM batteries for their OEM batteries.   While AGM batteries use a liquid electrolyte, they do not off-gas like flooded batteries. AGMs are designed to reintroduce the gasses back into the battery, so they are great for applications with limited ventilation. Also, since the batteries do not off-gas, corrosion is non-existent.   An AGM's ability to hold under load at lower depths of discharge gives it an added edge over flooded or gel batteries. Just be aware that AGM batteries typically have the same cycle life as flooded batteries, so excessively discharging the battery can reduce cycle life.   The average AGM brand will see about 500 cycles at 50% depth of discharge, with premium brands like Lifeline Battery seeing 1000+ cycles. If your needs are not extreme, it is worth suitably sizing the battery so it isn’t discharged over 50%.   Charging an AGM Battery Picture of an Quick Power battery isolator Since AGM batteries use liquid electrolyte, they can typically be charged with the same charger you used on your flooded batteries. In most cases, a good-quality standard battery charger or engine alternator using a battery isolator is all you will need for an AGM battery.   The only issue you might need to address regarding charging is that more advanced charges might have an equalization setting. Since the electrolyte in an AGM battery is suspended in the fiberglass matting, there is no reason to equalize the battery so that this setting can be disabled.   If you have a newer charger with an AGM setting, we recommend using this setting, as it will typically disable the charger's equalization setting.   AGM Advantages While not a complete list, these are the main advantages of AGM batteries: Low self-discharge rate Ability to hold under load at lower depths of discharge. Ability to release high bursts of amp. Used in both Starting and Deep Cycle Applications No need for a special charger means they can easily replace a flooded battery. Non-spillable No corrosion Gel Characteristics Due to their construction, Gel Cell Batteries are typically a bit more costly. However, gel batteries excel in cycle life, with some higher-end lines like MK Battery offering up to 2x the cycle life at a 50% depth of discharge over the average AGM battery.   Gel batteries react slower than AGM or Flooded batteries. This slower reaction time has the positive effect of increasing cycle life and slowing the battery's aging process.   For this reason, we find them being used exclusively by mobility devices like electric wheelchairs and scooters. We also find gel batteries great for marine and RV applications, where the batteries tend to get excessively discharged.   GEL Limitations Gel cell batteries, however, do have a couple of caveats that people need to be aware of when deciding whether to go with an AGM or Gel battery.   First, gel batteries are typically only recommended for moderate deep-cycle applications as they cannot release high amounts of amps like an AGM or flooded battery. In other words, we would not recommend a gel battery for an application like a winch that requires a 100+ amp draw.