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According to the passage, what is a key challenge facing India's EV battery recycling efforts?
The dominance of informal recycling operations and a lack of proper infrastructure and channels for waste disposal.
The lack of government subsidies for EV battery production.
The dominance of informal recycling operations and a lack of proper infrastructure and channels for waste disposal.
The high cost of importing lithium and cobalt compared to recycling costs.
The absence of policies mandating EV manufacturers to use recycled materials.
What is the primary focus of the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022 (BWMR) in India?
To guide the end-of-life management of waste batteries through the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) mechanism.
To incentivize the import of EV batteries from other countries.
To establish a national standard for EV battery production.
To guide the end-of-life management of waste batteries through the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) mechanism.
To create new job opportunities in the EV manufacturing sector.
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What is the role of pre-processors in India's current battery recycling landscape?
They focus on extracting black mass, an intermediate material, rather than full recycling.
They have full recycling capabilities, producing recovered materials for manufacturing.
They focus on extracting black mass, an intermediate material, rather than full recycling.
They are responsible for designing and implementing take-back outlets for used batteries.
They primarily import refined lithium and cobalt for EV battery production.
What does the passage suggest as a potential action for the Indian government in Budget 2026 to foster a circular battery economy?
Establish a Centre of Excellence for Battery Recycling to localize advanced recycling technology and other policy initiatives like fiscal tools.
Implement a complete ban on EV imports to protect domestic manufacturers.
Eliminate import duties on virgin lithium and cobalt to reduce costs for recyclers.
Establish a Centre of Excellence for Battery Recycling to localize advanced recycling technology and other policy initiatives like fiscal tools.
Encourage the widespread use of hydrometallurgy, as it is always the most cost-effective method.
What is a key difference between China and India's approach to battery recycling mentioned in the passage?
China has an integrated data platform connecting automakers and approved recyclers, while India's system is fragmented.
China lacks any government involvement, whereas India actively subsidizes recycling firms.
China has an integrated data platform connecting automakers and approved recyclers, while India's system is fragmented.
China focuses on exporting battery waste, while India primarily uses its waste for domestic production.
China utilizes hydrometallurgy more extensively than India.
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