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REBELION contributes to Circular Battery Cluster’s position paper
REBELION joins BatteReverse, REINFORCE and RECIRCULATE in a new position paper setting out recommendations to close regulatory and standardisation gaps for a circular battery value chain in Europe.
REBELION Releases New Video on AI-Powered Battery Disassembly
No two batteries are the same, and that makes automated disassembly hard. Watch our new video interview to see how REBELION is using AI-powered robots to solve this challenge.
REBELION innovations showcased at Battery Recycling Conference 2026
From safer battery transport to digital traceability, REBELION partner ERION showcased some of the project’s key innovations at the Battery Recycling Conference 2026 in Frankfurt, highlighting solutions that support a more circular, transparent and sustainable battery value chain. Held on 17-18 June, the conference brought together industry leaders, technical experts and policymakers to discuss the […]
REBELION General Assembly Marks Final Project Phase
On 9–10 June 2026, the REBELION consortium met in Spain for a two-day General Assembly hosted by project coordinator Universitat Politècnica de València. Taking place between Alcoy and Valencia, the meeting represented an important milestone as the project enters its final months and partners intensify their efforts towards the successful completion of all planned activities. […]
Automation, AI and scalability in EV battery disassembly
Some significant insights from the Circular Battery Cluster joint activities have now been featured in an article published by Manufacturing Tomorrow, the online trade magazine focused on Industry 4.0, advanced manufacturing and factory automation. The article builds on the exchange between researchers and experts from four Horizon Europe projects working on circular battery ecosystems and […]
Watch the full REBELION webinar on AI and robotics for battery inspection and recycling
On 18 March, REBELION co-hosted a well-attended webinar with Recirculate as part of the Circular Battery Cluster, focusing on the role of AI and robotics in battery inspection, disassembly, and recycling. The session, titled “Automated vs Manual: How Robotics Are Transforming Battery Inspection”, explored how AI-driven automation and robotics are enabling safer, faster, and more […]
REBELION celebrates Global Recycling Day by promoting second-life batteries
On 18th March, Global Recycling Day, the REBELION project highlights the essential role of lithium-ion battery (LIB) reuse and recycling in supporting a circular economy for electric mobility. While the adoption of electric vehicles continues to accelerate, managing the end-of-life of batteries is becoming a critical challenge. Many LIBs that are no longer suitable for […]
REBELION contribution to ICONS battery report
The REBELION project contributed to the ICONS report “Catalysing Battery Innovation – Driving Impact Across Europe’s Battery R&D Ecosystem”, released on 11 March 2026. The report provides an overview of Europe’s battery value chain, examining emerging technologies, industrial challenges, and pathways for scaling innovation. REBELION shared insights from its work on second-life applications, recycling, and […]
REBELION moves into its final year after Birmingham Review Meeting
On 3–4 February, the REBELION consortium gathered in Birmingham, UK, for its second Review Meeting, hosted by The Extreme Robotics Lab at the University of Birmingham, a partner of the project. During the two-day meeting, partners reviewed the progress achieved so far and confirmed that REBELION is advancing according to plan. As REBELION enters its […]
REBELION featured in the Spanish design magazine Experimenta
REBELION has been featured in the Spanish magazine “Experimenta”, specialised in design, graphics, architecture and technology, thanks to the contribution of project partner ONA Product SL. Within REBELION, ONA leads the development and prototyping of the lamp that integrates second-life batteries. The article spotlights KLAAP, the lamp designed by Studio PAAK, presented at the Barcelona […]
Inside REBELION: CMT on safe container design for lithium-ion batteries
A new video interview is now available on the REBELION YouTube channel, featuring Antonio García Martínez from project partner CMT – Clean Mobility & Thermofluids, a research and postgraduate training center focused on applied thermo-fluid science within the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV). In his contribution, Antonio García Martínez describes CMT’s role in REBELION, focused […]
REBELION General Assembly: Progress and Final-Year Priorities
The REBELION consortium convened online for its General Assembly, on 16 December 2025, bringing together all project partners to review progress achieved so far and align on the next steps as the project enters its final phase. During the meeting, each work package leader presented updates on ongoing activities, key achievements, and remaining tasks. The […]
