PRIMOBIUS and NEO MOBILITY ASIA agree on exploring possibilities for integrated business expansion
Summary
- Primobius has signed a MOU with Neo Mobility Asia
- A step towards studying the feasibility of battery recycling business in Thailand
Bangkok, August 9, 2024 – Primobius has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Neo Mobility Asia, a joint venture between Arun Plus Group and MGC-ASIA for comprehensive electric vehicle distribution and services, to study the feasibility of recycling electric vehicle batteries in Thailand.
Dr. Michel Siemon, CEO of Primobius, stated, "The main purpose of battery recycling is to reuse raw materials from degraded batteries through modern, environmentally friendly processes, reducing the carbon footprint from sourcing new resources through coal mining. We recognize Neo Mobility Asia's potential to provide comprehensive services, and Thailand's proven potential, demonstrated by the rapidly growing popularity of electric vehicles alongside extensive charging infrastructure."
This MOU between Neo Mobility Asia and Primobius marks a step towards studying the feasibility of battery recycling business in Thailand, aiming to gather information for future business directions. It also represents a move towards a low-carbon society, reducing the need for new raw materials and pollution, for a cleaner and more sustainable future for all.
Dr. Sunhavut Thamchuanviriya, Director of Neo Mobility Asia, said, "The popularity of fully electric vehicles continues to grow worldwide, including in Thailand. Electric vehicle battery recycling is crucial for the future of Thailand's EV industry. By repurposing degraded batteries through advanced processes, we can efficiently reduce resource consumption. Today, we're elevating our status as a comprehensive EV service provider, from upstream to downstream, through this collaboration between Neo Mobility Asia and Primobius."
Primobius is the result of a joint venture partnership between Australian Stock Exchange listed company Neometals Ltd. and private German engineering and technology company, SMS group. Primobius is to commercialize advanced recycling technology, offering a unique and sustainable method for recovering valuable lithium, nickel, cobalt and other materials from expended and scrap electric vehicles and consumer electronics LiB’s. Recovered and refined product materials will be reformed and re-applied back into the battery supply chain.