Welcome to www.automotivelogistics.media. This site uses cookies. Read our policy By 2024-10-28T21:59:00+00:00 Mercedes-Benz has opened a battery recycling centre in Kuppenheim a joint venture between German plant and mechanical engineering company SMS group and Australian process technology developer Neometals The carmaker said it had “invested tens of millions of euros” in the construction of the new battery recycling plant to close the loop in battery materials supply. The build of the facility was first announced early in 2023 Mercedes-Benz is providing a complete mechanical-hydrometallurgical recovery process for battery recycling at its new Kuppenheim facility Mercedes-Benz is receiving funding from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action as part of a scientific research project with three German universities The project looks at the entire process chain for recycling The carmaker said the plant uses an integrated mechanical-hydrometallurgical process with an expected recovery rate for materials Those materials will be suitable for reuse in batteries for future Mercedes-Benz EVs.  According to Mercedes-Benz the Kuppenheim recycling plant has an annual capacity of 2,500 tonnes and the recovered materials will be used to make 50,000 battery modules for new all-electric Mercedes-Benz models.  Mercedes-Benz said it is offering reconditioned batteries as spare parts for all of its EVs its Mercedes-Benz Energy subsidiary is using batteries no longer suitable for vehicle use for large-scale stationary storage applications “The future of the automobile is electric and batteries are an essential component of this,” said Olaf Scholz Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany who was at the official opening “To produce batteries in a resource-conserving and sustainable way The circular economy is a growth engine and an essential building block for achieving our climate targets I congratulate Mercedes-Benz for its courage and foresight shown by this investment in Kuppenheim Germany remains a cutting-edge market for new and innovative technologies.”  Mechanical-hydrometallurgical process The Mercedes-Benz battery recycling plant in Kuppenheim is an industry first by providing a complete mechanical-hydrometallurgical recovery process from shredding battery modules to drying and processing active battery materials The mechanical process sorts and separates plastics aluminium and iron and the downstream hydrometallurgical process is dedicated to black mass recovery These are the active materials that make up the electrodes of the battery cells nickel and lithium are extracted individually in a multi-stage chemical process These recyclates are of battery quality and therefore suitable for use in the production of new battery cells Toyota is looking at how it can continue to grow its electric vehicle and battery business sustainably in Japan while considering demand and the impact of material prices Ukraine has agreed to a framework proposal to share 50% of the revenue from its critical mineral deposits with the US for reciprocal security guarantees Mazda is going to assemble battery module packs from cylindrical lithium-ion batteries supplied by Panasonic Energy in Yamaguchi Site powered by Webvision Cloud Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Mercedes-Benz electric car batteries are now being recycled in Kuppenheim The car manufacturer has opened its first recycling factory for batteries there - and aims to recover 96 per cent of the battery materials A brief explanation of the terminology: Often ‘recycling factories’ are simply facilities in which used or defective batteries are discharged Although materials such as aluminium and copper can be separated in the process at the end of the process there is only the so-called black mass as a mixture of the valuable active materials These are then broken down into the actual raw materials in another plant which can then be used again for battery production The Stuttgart-based car manufacturer has built an integrated mechanical-hydrometallurgical plant in Kuppenheim This means that the hydrometallurgical process is also used to process the black mass Kuppenheim is ‘the first battery recycling plant in Europe’ to utilise such a process This makes the company “the first car manufacturer worldwide to close the battery recycling loop with its own in-house facility.” this is happening on a manageable scale for the time being The battery recycling plant in Kuppenheim has an annual capacity of 2,500 tonnes and enables the reuse of recyclable materials for the production of more than 50,000 battery modules for all-electric models Mercedes-Benz plans to scale up production volumes and further expand recycling capacities – at present there are simply still too few recyclable used batteries to justify a larger and more expensive plant construction only began on the first phase The second phase, with the all-important hydrometallurgical plant, was only built later on behalf of Mercedes by Primobius The battery recycling joint venture between the German mechanical engineering company SMS Group and the Australian battery material manufacturer Neometals was awarded the contract at the beginning of this year – the shredder plant was already supplied by Primobius Hydrometallurgical processing in Kuppenheim is said to not only achieve a very high recycling rate of 96 per cent but is also energy-efficient and produces less waste the energy-intensive melting down of the battery are used as a comparison in this statement A comparison with other hydrometallurgical processes is not mentioned ‘It works with low process temperatures of up to 80 degrees Celsius and therefore consumes less energy the recycling plant is operated on a carbon-neutral basis It is supplied with 100 per cent green electricity,’ says the car manufacturer The roof area of the 6,800 square metre building is equipped with a photovoltaic system with an output of more than 350 kilowatt peak Not only representatives from the Mercedes Board of Management – such as CEO Ola Källenius and Jörg Burzer the Board Member responsible for supply chains – attended the opening of the plant in Kuppenheim but also German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Baden-Württemberg’s Environment Minister Thekla Walker “The future of the automobile is electric and batteries are an essential component of this To produce batteries in a resource-conserving and sustainable way recycling is also key,” Scholz is quoted as saying in the Mercedes press release “The circular economy is a growth engine and Germany remains a cutting-edge market for new and innovative technologies.” “As a pioneer in automotive engineering Europe’s first integrated mechanical-hydrometallurgical battery recycling factory marks a key milestone towards enhancing raw-materials sustainability,” said Källenius “Together with our partners from industry and science we are sending a strong signal of innovative strength for sustainable electric mobility and value creation in Germany and Europe.” Supply Chain Management Board Member Burzer added: “We are systematically deepening our expertise in the battery value chain Following the opening of the Mercedes-Benz eCampus for development of new battery cell chemistries in Stuttgart-Untertürkheim we are now sustainably closing the raw materials loop in Kuppenheim The innovative technology enables us to recover valuable raw materials from the battery with the highest possible degree of purity This turns today’s batteries into tomorrow’s sustainable mine for raw materials The new battery recycling plant strengthens the role of the Mercedes-Benz production network with vehicle and drivetrain plants in Europe.” In July, the company opened the Mercedes-Benz eCampus in Stuttgart-Untertürkheim The car manufacturer’s battery research is to be pooled there in order to develop innovative high-performance cells and new production processes The declared aim is to reduce battery costs by more than 30 per cent mercedes-benz.com I agree with the Privacy policy electrive has been following the development of electric mobility with journalistic passion and expertise since 2013 we offer comprehensive coverage of the highest quality — as a central platform for the rapid development of this technology Creative writing professor Timothy Taylor uncovers his family’s hidden wartime history through his grandfather's diaries and letters to be preserved with help from the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre and UBC Library Ursula Taylor was near death when her daughter Shelagh asked her about the boxes in the attic didn’t hear that dying wish of his mother back in 2006 That’s when Shelagh drove to Vancouver from Edmonton and unloaded a vehicle full of boxes onto his living room floor The boxes contained a decade’s worth of diaries photographs and other mementos kept by their grandfather Felix Kuppenheim—Ursula’s father—in the 1940s when he fled Germany for Ecuador during the Holocaust In fact, Taylor did not know what to do with them. But he is figuring it out. With support from the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre and UBC Library he has undertaken a multi-year project to have the records digitized translated and turned into a searchable database that will be accessible to researchers all over the world “This archive has educational value because you get to see right into somebody’s personal experience of being Jewish at that time: escaping and a deeply troubled psychology that results,” said Taylor who knew his grandfather at a time when he was too young to ask about his past I’ve already seen that there’s an angry and thoughtful man there that I never knew.” Felix Kuppenheim grew up in Pforzheim near the Black Forest but had moved his young family 400 kilometres north to Münster by the time Ursula was born He was the son of Pforzheim’s only gynaecologist Rudolf had delivered thousands of the town’s babies over his 40-year career and when the Nazis came knocking for him and his wife Lily on Oct he still had some morphine in his medicine cabinet They were given an hour to pack their things Felix came back to Pforzheim for his parents’ funeral but as the townspeople swarmed him on the street to offer their condolences a well-meaning official quietly advised him that the Nazis were taking notice so he made his 25,000-kilometre journey to safety alone The boxes contained evidence of that journey Receipts for meals at towns along the Trans-Siberian Railway And a boarding pass for a ship called the Rakuyō Maru which carried Felix across the Pacific before it was sunk by American submarines four years later and especially during the eight years he was alone in South America before reuniting with his family Felix kept diaries and corresponded with his brother Hans Taylor has read only a fraction of those 10,000 pages so the exchanges between them are high-level conversations about politics and what’s happening in the world and it makes for pretty interesting reading,” he said was learning what he could about his mother and her experience during the war Taylor recalls one particular night as a child when the family was driving home to West Vancouver from Port Moody and passed by the Pacific National Exhibition grounds and it makes for pretty interesting reading.” when the family went into hiding near the end of the war He knew the area of Germany but hadn’t been able to narrow it down She was 14 years old and carrying a little blonde girl whom Taylor did not recognize The caption bore the scribbled name of a farming town near Münster Taylor and podcast producer Anthony Cantor got help from the region’s weekly agricultural newspaper Meanwhile, the work at the UBC Library Digitization Centre continues a volume of letters that might have taken a human an entire career to translate should be ready for VHEC and UBC Library to make available to the public by 2027 “The details of what it contains is sort of a thrilling mystery,” said Taylor “I don’t 100-per-cent know—but I do know that it’s going to be of huge interest to researchers.” is this what Taylor was supposed to do with the boxes even if it was too traumatic to talk about herself This was pointed out to him by a German publisher named Felicitas von Lovenberg whom he interviewed for his podcast and whose grandfather was instrumental in getting Ursula into hiding “Your mother said that because you’re a writer,” von Lovenberg told him which he plans to take to publishers in the next few months “What is driving me forward is that my mom seemed to think I would know what to do and I have to find out exactly what it was she was so sure I would know to do,” said Taylor I know that I have to push it forward to make that discovery and that now feels worth every ounce of effort I put into it.” Podcast: The Hidden Holocaust Papers Photos: Download Timothy Taylor first-person article in The Walrus: “Nazi Persecution Scattered My Family. A Lost Archive Brought Us Together“ Erik RolfsenUBC Media Relations Cel: 604-209-3048Email: erik.rolfsen@ubc.ca Looking for a new story idea?Check out our latest News Tips An information source that gives journalists access to UBC’s expertise This facility introduces an integrated mechanical-hydrometallurgical process expected to achieve a recovery rate exceeding 96% Automotive major Mercedes-Benz has established a battery recycling plant in Kuppenheim southern Germany to complete the battery recycling loop.  which is expected to achieve a recovery rate exceeding 96%.   The plant’s approach allows for the retrieval of materials such as lithium which are essential for new batteries in upcoming all-electric Mercedes-Benz models.  Mercedes-Benz said it has invested tens of millions of euros into the construction of this plant bolstering value creation within Germany.   The technology partner for this venture is Primobius a collaboration between the German SMS group and Australian Neometals.   The facility’s development has also been supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action as part of a research project with three German universities Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis The Mercedes-Benz battery recycling plant can recover 2,500 tonnes of materials annually enabling the production of over 50,000 battery modules for new all-electric vehicles.   Mercedes-Benz Group chairman of the board of management Ola Källenius said: “Mercedes-Benz has set itself the goal of building the most desirable cars in a sustainable way Europe’s first integrated mechanical-hydrometallurgical battery recycling factory marks a key milestone towards enhancing raw-materials sustainability.   “Together with our partners from industry and science we are sending a strong signal of innovative strength for sustainable electric mobility and value creation in Germany and Europe.”  Germany Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz said: “The future of the automobile is electric “The circular economy is a growth engine and Germany remains a cutting-edge market for new and innovative technologies.”  The news comes as Mercedes-Benz Group reported sales of 594,600 cars and vans during the third quarter of 2024 marking a 3% decrease from the same period in 2023.   Nominations are now open for the prestigious Just Auto Excellence Awards - one of the industry's most recognised programmes celebrating innovation This is your chance to showcase your achievements Don't miss the opportunity to be honoured among the best - submit your nomination today Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network By clicking here, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and consent to us collection your details for the purposes of your enquiry Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account a young German soldier knocked on the door of Dr Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentThe soldier’s task was to round up Jews in Pforzheim the couple injected themselves with lethal doses of morphine It was attended by thousands of people — not surprising since his father had delivered thousands of babies in a 40-year career Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. But an official took Felix Kuppenheim aside and warned him that the Nazis would arrest him if he showed up at the funeral Unfortunately he had only one visa — he had to leave his wife and two children behind His elder brother Hans had already escaped to New York in 1939 with the help of his employer The brothers kept up a steady correspondence through this dark period his archive survived over the decades in boxes that travelled across continents The letters and diaries were all in German But Taylor had an office in the Dominion Building near Stephen Lunsford Lunsford started looking through the letters and quickly realized they had historical importance Lunsford recommended taking the cache to the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre and the lost world of Felix and Hans Kuppenheim came back to life With the help of the centre and UBC’s library Taylor has been researching the correspondence for the last five years Now he’s turned it into a six-part podcast The UBC library digitization centre has been working on translating all 10,000 pages of correspondence and diaries which UBC and the Holocaust centre hope to have online for researchers by 2027 but it’s going much quicker thanks to use of recent developments in artificial intelligence to translate including ephemera from Felix’s escape from Germany to Ecuador so they hadn’t closed that border,” said Taylor who is putting together a book proposal for the story and this … was my first indication of how crazy a pack rat my grandfather was He has a detailed itinerary — he has tickets “I have a ticket for him aboard the SS Rakuyō Maru is a boat that became famous later in the war because the Americans sunk it by mistake Taylor’s grandfather died in 1978 and his archive passed to his daughter Ursula and the family moved to West Vancouver in 1965 she had told her daughter to give the collection to Taylor when their father died and his sister brought the collection to Taylor from her home in Edmonton There are still mysteries to be unravelled Taylor’s mother didn’t like to talk about her life in Germany during the Holocaust In the cache was a photo of her with a man who turned out to be anti-Nazi German book publisher Felicitas von Lovenberg Taylor interviewed von Lovenberg in Germany and she brought out a family photo album with the same photo “It was a pretty nice moment,” said Taylor but we’re getting pretty close to knowing where she was in hiding I don’t even have some of this in the podcast yet jmackie@postmedia.com transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account Mercedes-Benz has inaugurated Europe’s first battery recycling plant using a combined mechanical-hydrometallurgical process in Kuppenheim The company says it has invested tens of millions in the construction of the plant which will have an annual capacity of 2,500 tons a recovery rate of over 96 percent is expected The recycling plant covers all steps from shredding the battery modules to processing the active battery materials while the downstream hydrometallurgical process focuses on the black mass this process is less energy-intensive because lower temperatures of up to 80 degrees Celsius are required Mercedes-Benz is supported by its technology partner Primobius and by funding from the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection which is being carried out in cooperation with three German universities is investigating the entire recycling value chain and is expected to help increase recycling capacities in the long term Source:https://group.mercedes-benz.com/company/news/recycling-factory-kuppenheim.html Battery News © 2023 | Imprint | Privacy Policy Automotive group Mercedes-Benz has inaugurated what it claimed is the first integrated hydrometallurgical facility in Europe for battery recycling in Baden-Württemberg The firm claimed the facility in the town of Kuppenheim is the first on the continent with an integrated mechanical hydrometallurgical process and makes it the first car manufacturer worldwide to close the battery recycling loop with its own in-house facility Hydrometallurgy is the process by which black mass – shredded battery scrap – is separated into individual metals (primarily lithium cobalt and nickel) via chemical processes for re-insertion back into the battery manufacturing supply chain Many battery recycling facilities already exist in Europe but these are primarily black mass production facilities which requires a much lower capital expenditure than hydrometallurgy The facility is the first plant to cover all steps from shredding battery modules to drying and processing the active materials Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Baden-Württemberg’s Environment Minister Thekla Walker visited the plant for the opening ceremony Scholz commented: “The future of the automobile is electric Germany remains a cutting-edge market for new and innovative technologies.” Mercedes-Benz collaborated on the project with Primobius a joint venture between German plant and mechanical engineering company SMS group and Australian process technology developer Neometals The facility has also received funding from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action as part of a scientific research project with three universities in Germany Most battery recycling volumes will come from the electric vehicle (EV) market both end-of-life batteries and scrap from production with smaller volumes from the battery energy storage systems (BESS) segment Europe is building up its lithium-ion battery industry, although there are significant bumps on the road ahead with Northvolt, the most-funded homegrown lithium-ion company, facing significant challenges in ramping up as planned. Mercedes-Benz is also active in designing and deploying second life BESS with EV batteries via subsidiary Mercedes-Benz Energy – the CEO of that division Gordon Gassmann discussed the second life space in an interview with us last year (Premium access) research organisation Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE has inaugurated a Center for Electrical Energy Storage It will conduct research on batteyr materials and cells develop optimised solutions for BESS and promote their integration into different applications It will also carry out quality assurance tests on batteries Its customers will be material and battery manufacturers system integrators and operators for electric mobility or stationary BESS It will also cooperate with industrial partners for recycling and second life BESS concepts Alongside providing research as a service, Fraunhofer also has a patent for a sodium alumina solid state battery. Last year saw it progress plans for a 100MWh factory to manufacture the technology in partnership with Altech Chemicals Everyone is talking about battery recycling because a large part of the development strategy for electric mobility in Europe depends on the reuse of so-called critical materials There are several announced or promised projects and even the first plants exist but so far no car manufacturer has moved directly to set up its own 'factory' capable of recovering Today, Mercedes-Benz took this first step the first European factory for 'in-house' battery recycling With a 96 per cent recovery rate (where the 4 per cent that is lost is represented by the electrolyte liquid) the plant covers all phases of battery life from the shredding of modules to the drying and treatment of active materials thanks to a process defined as 'mechanical-hydrometallurgical' obtaining the so-called 'black mass'; the latter enters a chemical process functional to the separation and recovery of the most valuable materials The process used by Mercedes to recycle batteries the process starts by placing the modules on a conveyor belt washed and separated into very fine fractions aluminium and iron are separated and packed according to type the black mass is separated by a sequence of chemical precipitation with increasing levels of PH filtered and further processed to obtain copper nickel and lithium with purity levels of up to 99.9% "As a pioneer in automotive engineering the first integrated mechanical-hydrometallurgical battery recycling factory in Europe marks a key milestone towards improving the sustainability of raw materials Together with our partners from industry and science we are sending a strong signal of innovative strength for sustainable electric mobility and value creation in Germany and Europe The new plant also uses 100 per cent green electricity: the 6,800-square-metre roof is equipped with a photovoltaic system with a peak output of more than 350 kilowatts (kW) needed to produce more than 50,000 battery modules for a future that - the German manufacturer assures - will always be electric A confirmation of political intentions that also speaks to Europe was sealed by the presence of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Baden-Württemberg Environment Minister Thekla Walker 2026 Jeep Compass Unveiled: Hybrid or EV With Up to 375 HP This 'Damn Sexy' Mercedes Design Will Shape Future Cars Lotus Emira With Yellow Exhaust Tips Pays Tribute to an F1 GOAT The New Base Mercedes CLA Loses Its Passenger Screen The Cadillac Celestiq Will Be as Rare as a Bugatti Forget the V-8: Brabus Tune Pushes E53 Wagon to New Heights Stuttgart-based automaker Mercedes-Benz officially opened its own battery recycling plant in Kuppenheim on Monday with a ceremony attended by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz This pilot project is "Europe’s first battery recycling plant with an integrated mechanical-hydrometallurgical process," the company said Mercedes-Benz says it will therefore be the first car manufacturer to close the battery materials loop with its own facility covering all steps from shredding the battery modules to drying and processing active battery materials The company said it had invested "tens of millions of euros" in the pilot plant which has an annual processing capacity of 2,500 tonnes and should achieve a recovery rate of more than 96 per cent The recycled materials will be used in the production of 50,000 new battery modules annually From the laying of the foundation stone to the official opening construction of the recycling plant took 1.5 years The speed with which the project had been completed underlines the company’s determination to play a pioneering role in battery recycling The German automaker was working intensively to decouple its growth from resource consumption especially when it comes to the use of valuable and limited resources The company says it takes a “holistic approach to the circularity of battery systems" Chancellor Scholz also stressed that the circular economy is important not just for environmental reasons but also for its economic benefits "The future of the automobile is electric" and Germany as an economy in which the auto industry plays a key role must "remain a cutting-edge market for new and innovative technologies" Mercedes-Benz's technology partner Primobius made a significant contribution to the realization of the Kuppenheim pilot project The joint venture between Australian battery producer Neometals and German plant builder SMS group was responsible for the engineering and both supplied and installed the two-stage recycling plant under a contract worth €18.8m described the plant opening in Kuppenheim as a "vital milestone" in a press release and stressed that the collaboration with Mercedes would be continued: In 2022 the firm entered into a five-year research collaboration with the German automotive concern under which it is to develop a tailored industrial-scale recycling lithium-ion battery recycling solution for Mercedes Customer Service+49 7224 9397-701servicenoSpam@GO-AWAYeuwid.de Editorial Team+49 7224 9397-0recyclingnoSpam@GO-AWAYeuwid.com Get the latest news about developments and trends in the industry sent to you once a week free of charge by newsletter Sign up for our newsletter We use cookies and external services on our website others enhance your user experience or help us improve this website You can change your privacy settings any time by clicking privacy policy Necessary cookies are required for the correct functioning of the website Content from video and social media platforms is blocked by default. If access to these services is accepted, separate consent is no longer required when using them. You can find more information on the individual external services in our privacy policy German Chancellor Olaf Scholz opens new lithium-ion battery recycling plant in Kuppenheim Mercedes-Benz has officially opened its lithium-ion battery (LiB) recycling plant with an "integrated mechanical-hydrometallurgical process" in Kuppenheim Already have an account? Sign in here Mining Magazine provides comprehensive technical insight into mining operations It aims to inform and support mine management in decision-making regarding mining techniques each focused on a key discussion point for the mining sector brought to you by the Mining Magazine Intelligence team MMI Future Fleets Report 2025 looks at how companies are using alternative energy sources to cut greenhouse gas emmissions Exclusive research for Mining Magazine Intelligence Automation and Digitalisation Report 2024 shows mining companies are embracing cutting-edge tech The ESG Mining Company Index report provides an in-depth evaluation of ESG performance of 61 of the world's largest mining companies it assesses each company across 9 meticulously weighted indicators within 6 essential pillars A comprehensive review of exploration trends and technologies highlighting the best intercepts and discoveries and the latest initial resource estimates Aspermont Media is a company registered in England and Wales Mercedes-Benz her begun building a new battery recycling factory in Kuppenheim cutting resource consumption and establishing closed-loop recycling of battery raw materials The first stage of the plant - mechanical dismantling of electric vehicle batteries - is scheduled to start ramping up at the end of this year Mercedes-Benz is set to invest a double-digit million Euro amount in the construction of the balance sheet CO2-neutral plant The pilot plant is expected to have an annual capacity of 2,500 tonnes The recovered materials will be fed back into the recycling loop to produce more than 50,000 battery modules for new Mercedes-Benz models Based on the findings of the pilot factory production volumes could be scaled up in the medium to long term Batteries that can no longer be used in vehicles can continue to be used in a 2nd-life storage system The investment strengthens the role of the Kuppenheim site within the global Mercedes-Benz production network Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG says: "This foundation symbolises the decisive step towards closing the material cycle for batteries from Mercedes-Benz With a recycling rate of more than 96 percent a 'mine of tomorrow' is being created here in Kuppenheim The innovative technology approach enables us to incorporate the valuable raw materials into new Mercedes-EQ vehicles." He adds: "We are consistently expanding our expertise of the battery value chain and are taking an important step in our strategy towards 'Electric Only' we are demonstrating the potential of Baden-Württemberg and Germany to innovate in the area of sustainable electromobility." Mercedes-Benz has established a successful business model with stationary large-scale energy storages through its subsidiary Mercedes-Benz Energy Primobius will realise the previously announced hydrometallurgical refinery in Kuppenheim The battery recycling joint venture is already building a shredding plant on site the SMS Group and research institutes to develop a hydrometallurgical process that will achieve a recovery rate of 96 per cent The aim is to recover battery materials such as lithium which will be used to produce a targeted 50,000 battery modules for electric cars from Mercedes-Benz Primobius offers a patented LiB recycling process via a business model for plant supply and technology licensing “We are proud to partner with Mercedes in its journey to lead the closed-loop recycling of lithium batteries,” says Neometals Managing Director Chris Reed “The relationship exemplifies some of the unique aspects to Primobius’ business model One of these is the ability to supply plant and offer technology licences so OEMs can retain their battery materials from scrap and end-of-life batteries.” Reed is convinced that “supply certainty low operating costs and low carbon footprint are key value drivers for OEMs looking forward.” He concludes: “Our measured approach to delivering scalable solutions with our partner and leading plant builder SMS augurs well for penetrating this enormous addressable market.” this is the first commercial supply contract for a recycling plant concluded with an international manufacturer and the first significant turnover Primobius does not provide any information on the planned start of operation of the plants in its current announcement it stated that the shredding plant would be commissioned “as planned” in the first quarter of 2024 No information is available on the planned opening of the ‘Hub.’ There are two stages in the recycling process the old batteries or production scrap to be recycled must be mechanically shredded and pre-sorted – materials such as copper and aluminium are usually separated at this stage a mixture of the various active battery materials this work can often take place in the vicinity of battery factories or major customers – the ‘Spokes’ of a wheel rim The actual processing of the black mass into the individual battery materials then takes place in the ‘Hubs’ using a hydrometallurgical process These more expensive ‘Hubs’ are often centrally located and can process the black mass from several ‘Spokes.’ For the Mercedes-Benz pilot plant both the small ‘Spoke’ and the ‘Hub’ are in Kuppenheim sharewise.com By 2023-03-14T14:48:00 Mercedes-Benz has celebrated the start of work on a lithium battery recycling plant in Germany that will recover 96% of materials helping to produce 50,000 battery modules a year Dismantling of the batteries at Kuppenheim is set to begin at the end of this year dry and process the battery materials using a hydrometallurgy process developed with technology expert Primobius a joint venture between German mechanical engineering company SMS and the Australian project developer Neometals To continue reading this article and others like it, please SIGN-IN or REGISTER FREE today By creating your account you will be able to stay up-to-date with the latest industry developments, trends and analysis, read in-depth reports and intelligence Gain access to our exclusive content and features register free today Non-registered users are able to access one AL exclusive articles per week. You have now used your allocation.To continue reading this article and others like it, please SIGN-IN or REGISTER FREE today Toyota is in set up phase at the first European circular factory located at its Burnaston plant in the UK which aims to supply 120,000 recycled parts to the aftermarket Helrom’s Block Train revolutionises logistics for Audi seamlessly shifting truck trailers to rail for a faster NYK Line has signed an MoU with the US west coast port of Hueneme to foster innovation reduce emissions and promote green technologies for inbound vehicle deliveries The facility in Germany will help the automaker turn “today’s batteries into tomorrow’s sustainable mine for raw materials,” one board member said The automaker said it has invested “tens of millions of euros” in the construction of the factory and is the first car manufacturer worldwide to “close the battery recycling loop” with its own in-house facility The battery recycling plant is located in Kuppenheim and has an annual capacity of 2,500 tonnes but the knowledge gained from operating the plant may further boost production volumes in the medium-to-long-term “Mercedes-Benz has set itself the goal of building the most desirable cars in a sustainable way,” said Ola Källenius chairman of the board of management of Mercedes-Benz Group Europe's first integrated mechanical-hydrometallurgical battery recycling factory marks a key milestone towards enhancing raw-materials sustainability.” Batteries will also require labels listing the amounts of recycled material they contain by 2026 and a QR code by 2027 and batteries are an essential component of this,” said German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Mercedes-Benz selected Primobius as its technology partner in the recycling plant which is a joint venture between Germany-based mechanical engineering company SMS group and Australia-based Neometals a developer of critical materials recycling technology The battery recycling process involves shredding battery modules drying and processing active battery materials while the plant’s multi-stage mechanical process will sort and separate plastics The hydrometallurgical process will be used to recycle the active materials from the electrodes of battery cells individually which will then be used to produce new batteries “The innovative technology enables us to recover valuable raw materials from the battery with the highest possible degree of purity,” said Jörg Burzer member of the board of management of Mercedes-Benz Group responsible for production “This turns today's batteries into tomorrow's sustainable mine for raw materials.” Get the free daily newsletter read by industry experts Left-leaning California and New York and conservative-led Florida and Texas have stepped up regulatory measures to underscore ESG’s role — or lack thereof — in their jurisdictions Experts expect private sector work on ESG issues and the clean energy transition to continue Want to share a company announcement with your peers The free newsletter covering the top industry headlines Mercedes-Benz groundbreaking ceremony for battery recycling factory in Kuppenheim Mercedes-Benz celebrates its groundbreaking ceremony for a new battery recycling factory in Kuppenheim The first stage of the plant – mechanical dismantling of electric vehicle batteries – is scheduled to start ramping up at the end of this year Subject to the outcome of promising discussions with the public sector a hydrometallurgy pilot plant will be established only a few months later This innovative approach for an integrated recycling concept within a single factory is currently unique in Europe Mercedes-Benz is investing a double-digit million Euro amount in the construction of the balance sheet CO2-neutral plant which is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection as part of a scientific research project This investment strengthens the role of the Kuppenheim site within the global Mercedes-Benz production network and marks a decisive step for Mercedes-Benz’s sustainable business strategy as it moves towards going “Electric Only” responsible for Production & Supply Chain Management Chairman of the Works Council of the Gaggenau joint operation Climate Protection and Energy Sector Baden-Württemberg and other guests of honour to attend the ceremony This foundation symbolises the decisive step towards closing the material cycle for batteries from Mercedes-Benz “With a recycling rate of more than 96 percent a ‘mine of tomorrow’ is being created here in Kuppenheim The innovative technology approach enables us to incorporate the valuable raw materials into new Mercedes-EQ vehicles We are consistently expanding our expertise of the battery value chain and are taking an important step in our strategy towards ‘Electric Only’ we are demonstrating the potential of Baden-Württemberg and Germany to innovate in the area of sustainable electromobility.” Climate Protection and the Energy Sector Baden-Württemberg “I am delighted that Mercedes-Benz is taking on a pioneering role with the pilot factory for battery recycling here in Kuppenheim and is consistently driving forward the topic of the circular economy “This is of particular importance in view of the limited availability of important and highly sought-after raw materials such as lithium Crises such as the corona pandemic or the brutal Russian war of aggression against Ukraine have clearly demonstrated our dependence on supply chains and primary raw materials.” “Increased recycling can help to reduce this dependence on critical raw materials and thus strengthen the resilience of the economy the topic of battery recycling is highly topical and also of strategic interest.” Chairman of the Works Council of the joint operation Gaggenau Mercedes-Benz is gathering important know-how in the field of circular economy and is also laying the foundation for new sustainable jobs that can be further expanded if the operation is successful the company will become less dependent on raw material supplies I am personally particularly pleased that such an investment is being made at the Kuppenheim site and speaks for the region.” the Mercedes-Benz battery recycling factory in Kuppenheim will cover every step: From dismantling at the module level to shredding and drying and processing of battery-grade materials The hydrometallurgy process with a recovery rate of more than 96 percent enables a true circular economy of battery materials Mercedes-Benz is cooperating with technology partner Primobius (joint venture of the German mechanical engineering company SMS group and the Australian project developer Neometals) As part of the overarching scientific research project the entire process of battery recycling is also taken into account: From the development of logistics concepts through the sustainable recycling of valuable raw materials to the reintegration of recyclates into the production of new batteries Thus the partners are making an important contribution to the future scaling of the battery recycling industry in Germany Mercedes-Benz is taking a holistic approach to the circular economy of battery systems looking at three core issues: Circular design the company creates a concept for each vehicle model in which all components and materials are analyzed for their suitability in the context of a circular economy Material recycling of the raw materials used and also begins with the design of the components This approach covers the entire supply chain from mining to recycling A high level of attention is also paid to the observance of human rights in the working conditions of employees Mercedes-Benz offers reconditioned batteries as replacement parts for all electric vehicles in order to comply with the idea of a closed economic loop and to conserve resources and is the key to closing the loop of recyclable materials The company has built its first recycling plant in Solothurn critical materials can also be recovered from used electric car batteries The company Librec has developed a complete solution for recycling lithium.. ICBR 2025 – Celebrating 30 years of Battery Recycling innovation ICBR 2025 returns to the vibrant port city of Valencia and invites you to join us to celebrate our 30th anniversary of bringing together RecycLiCo Battery Materials Mutual Termination of Taiwan Joint Venture with Zenith Chemical Corporation SURREY 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RecycLiCo Battery Materials Inc COPYRIGHT POLICY DISCLAIMER TERMS & CONDITIONS PRIVACY POLICY We love meeting interesting people and making new friends Primobius receives purchase order from Mercedes-Benz for the hydrometallurgical refinery plant to complete its lithium-ion battery recycling facility Primobius receives purchase order (“PO”) from Mercedes-Benz (“Mercedes”) for the hydrometallurgical refinery (“Hub”) plant to complete its lithium-ion battery (“LiB”) recycling facility –       PO covers fabrication installation and commissioning of the Hub which will refine intermediate products from the 2,500tpa shredding ‘Spoke’ currently being fabricated for Mercedes under a previous PO Primobius is commercialising a patented LiB recycling process via a plant supply and technology licensing business model The Mercedes Pilot Plant marks the automotive company’s entry into the field of LiB recycling As set out in the Mercedes ‘Kuppenheim Ground-Breaking Ceremony’ Press Release dated 3rd March 2023 the Mercedes LiB Recycling Plant at Kuppenheim “aims to cut resource consumption and establish closed-loop recycling of battery raw materials as (Mercedes) moves towards going electric only” The facility aims to recover materials (including lithium amongst others) which will be fed back into production of a targeted 50,000 battery modules for installation into new Mercedes vehicles The Mercedes Hub PO completes the Primobius contractual arrangements relating to construction of the Mercedes Pilot Plant and follows, as scheduled, closely behind the corresponding Spoke PO[ii] The award is further validation of the efficacy and scalability of the Primobius technology to meet the needs of global OEM’s generally and the automotive industry more specifically Successful commissioning and the achievement of steady state operations will significantly de-risk the next level of scale up to 21,000tpa Primobius is focused on engineering an industrial scale solution for Mercedes Chris Reed, Neometals Managing Director We are proud to partner with Mercedes in its journey to lead the closed-loop recycling of lithium batteries The relationship exemplifies some of the unique aspects to Primobius’ business model One of these is the ability to supply plant and offer technology licences so OEMs can retain their battery materials from scrap and end-of-life batteries low operating costs and low carbon footprint are key value drivers for OEM’s looking forward Our measured approach to delivering scalable solutions with our partner and leading plant builder SMS augurs well for penetrating this enormous addressable market Primobius looks forward to working with Mercedes to scaleup the technology and provide an industrial scale recycling solution to meet their future needs.” Primobius has commenced the installation of the Spoke plant equipment and will now commence fabrication of the Hub equipment supply package Primobius is a 50:50 incorporated joint venture between Australian sustainable battery materials producer, Neometals Ltd and German global plant manufacturer SMS group Primobius is focused on the development of sustainable processes for the recovery and recycling of lithium-ion batteries For more information, please visit https://www.primobius.com Authorised on behalf of Neometals by Christopher Reed READ the latest Batteries News shaping the battery market Primobius receives purchase order from Mercedes-Benz for the hydrometallurgical refinery plant to complete its lithium-ion battery recycling facility, currently under construction in Germany. source Primobius cooperation with Mercedes-Benz advances with purchase order for fabrication installation and commissioning of a 10tpd lithium-ion battery shredding ‘Spoke’ – Battery Recycling Neometals Ltd (ASX: NMT & AIM: NMT) (“Neometals” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce that Primobius GmbH (“Primobius”) the battery recycling incorporated joint venture (“JV”) company owned 50:50 by Neometals and SMS group GmbH (“SMS”) has received a Purchase Order (“PO”) for supply of a 10 tonne per day (“tpd”) Spoke with Mercedes for installation at Kuppenheim in southern Germany The PO was awarded as part of a cooperation arrangement with Mercedes (“Cooperation”) Primobius is responsible for the engineering equipment supply and installation for a fully integrated closed loop Mercedes LIB Recycling Plant (“Mercedes 10tpd Spoke” followed by “Mercedes 10tpd Hub”) (together “Mercedes LIB Recycling Plant”) (for full details refer to Neometals ASX announcement headlined “Cooperation Agreement with Mercedes Benz” released on 13th May 2022) The Mercedes LIB Recycling Plant marks the automotive giants’ entry into the field of LIB recycling As set out in the Mercedes ‘Kuppenheim Ground-Breaking Ceremony’ Press Release dated 3rd March 2023 the Mercedes LIB Recycling Plant at Kuppenheim “aims to cut resource consumption and establish closed-loop recycling of battery raw materials as (Mercedes) moves towards going electric only” The facility is expected to have an annual capacity of 2,500 tonnes and manganese amongst others) which will be fed back into production of a targeted 50,000 battery modules for installation into new Mercedes vehicles Primobius is finalising the front-end-engineering (“FEED”) activities for the integrated Mercedes LIBRecycling Plant and expects a separate Hub PO in the Sep Q 2023 Primobius’ immediate priority iscompletion of procurement and fabrication of the plant and equipment supply package Spoke Installation is planned to commence in Q4 2023 with commissioning set to commence in Q1 2024 Mercedes-Benz Battery Recycling Plant Purchase Order, August 22, 2023 played host to the much-anticipated third and final round of the European Motoball Champions Cup eager fans gathered to witness the adrenaline-pumping spectacle that is Motoball a unique blend of football and motorcycle racing Three-day event showcased exhilarating matches passionate fans and the sheer athleticism of the participating teams More than 5.000 fans were supporting their teams during the event In a thrilling encounter that pitted French powerhouse Suma Troyes against Lithuanian champions Kretinga fans were treated to an electrifying display of skill The European Motoball Champions Cup clash ended with a commanding victory for Suma Troyes who emerged triumphant with a final score line of 9-4 The game between Kretinga and Suma Troyes was a showcase of exceptional Motoball skills Suma’s dominant performance secured them a well-deserved victory while Kretinga displayed resilience and determination throughout the game Full stadium of fans was treated to an exciting spectacle of Motoball action they can take pride in the display of their young talents and the indomitable spirit they brought to the pitch Puma Kuppenheim wasted no time asserting their dominance with an early two goals in the opening minutes The German club’s skilful ball control and strategic positioning allowed them to maintain possession for the majority of the game Their aggressive attacks caught the Lithuanian defense off-guard resulting in a series of quick-fire goals that left Kretinga reeling All the game Puma Kuppenheim maintained their relentless pace not letting up on their attacking strategies Their impeccable teamwork and precision passing allowed them to carve through Kretinga’s defense The Lithuanian side struggled to match the German club’s speed and coordination resulting in a barrage of goals that padded Puma Kuppenheim’s lead The European Motoball Champions Cup clash between French club Suma Troyes and German club Puma Kuppenheim was nothing short of a thrilling spectacle as both teams battled it out on the field in a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very end The match took place in front of an electrifying crowd at Gaston Arbouin and the final score line of 3-5 in favor of Puma Kuppenheim reflected the intense competition witnessed over the course of four intense quarters From the moment the referee’s whistle blew to signal the start of the match it was evident that both teams were eager to stamp their authority on the game The first quarter witnessed a frenetic pace with players from both sides showing off their Motoball skills and manoeuvring their motorbikes with finesse The offensive efforts of Suma Troyes and Puma Kuppenheim were relentless resulting in a series of near misses and incredible saves by the respective goalkeepers The much-anticipated European Motoball Champions Cup final between Suma Troyes and Puma Kuppenheim took place amidst roaring excitement and a packed stadium The two powerhouse teams battled fiercely for the coveted championship title with Puma Kuppenheim emerging as the victors with a dominant 6-0 victory over Suma Troyes The match began with both teams displaying a high level of intensity Puma Kuppenheim showcased their strong offensive prowess testing the defensive skills of Suma Troyes The game took an unexpected turn during the second quarter when a chilling crash occurred between Puma player Jannis Schmitt and Suma player Jérémy Colier The collision left Colier with an unfortunate hand injury leading to a brief pause in the match as medical personnel rushed to attend to the injured player The incident served as a stark reminder of the risks associated with the high-speed nature of Motoball The third quarter was marked by an eventful moment as Suma Troyes’ Sébastien Mayeur was shown a red card for unsportsmanlike behaviour leaving his team with three players on the field This put Suma Troyes at a further disadvantage and allowed Puma Kuppenheim to capitalize on the numerical superiority The final quarter saw Puma Kuppenheim sealing their dominance over the match Despite a valiant effort from Suma Troyes to stage a comeback Puma’s solid strategic play prevented any breakthroughs Puma Kuppenheim secured an impressive 6-0 victory and clinching the European Motoball Champions Cup | Copyright 2025 FIM Europe | Terms of use - Privacy statement | the battery recycling joint venture between the German SMS Group and the Australian battery material firm Neometals has been awarded the contract to build a shredder plant (‘Spoke’) for lithium-ion batteries at Mercedes-Benz in Kuppenheim this is the first commercial supply contract for a recycling plant signed with an international electric car manufacturer and also the first significant turnover The new facility is expected to process up to ten tonnes per day. Mercedes-Benz laid the symbolic foundation stone for its battery recycling plant in German Kuppenheim in March 2023 it was said that the first stage of the plant – mechanical dismantling with that shredder plant in the centre – should start commissioning from the end of this year This seems slightly delayed: as the communication from Primobius parent Neometals states the installation of the shredding plant is to begin in the fourth quarter of 2023 and commissioning is “on schedule” for the first quarter of 2024 The order with Primobius is unsurprising: Mercedes-Benz declared Primobius a partner in March 2022 when presenting its global recycling strategy The plant is expected to have an annual capacity of 2,500 tonnes – with ten tonnes per day it would have to run at full capacity for 250 days a year or correspondingly longer at a lower capacity Primobius expects a separate order from Mercedes-Benz shortly for a “hub” plant This will also be designed for a capacity of ten tonnes per day a distinction is made between two stages: First the used batteries or production rejects to be recycled have to be mechanically crushed and pre-sorted – materials such as copper and aluminium are usually already separated here this work can often be done in the vicinity of battery factories or major customers The actual processing of the black mass into the individual battery materials then takes place in the “hubs” themselves via hydrometallurgical processes These more expensive hubs are then centrally located in order to process the black mass from several spoke plants both the small spoke plant and the hub plant are located in Kuppenheim neometals.com.au (PDF) Extracted copper and aluminum are deposited in paper bins at Mercedes-Benz's first battery recycling plant in Kuppenheim in southern Germany Mercedes-Benz's first battery recycling plant in Kuppenheim in southern Germany [MERCEDES-BENZ KOREA] head of global communications at Mercedes-Benz Cars & Vans explains the carmaker's first battery recycling plant in Kuppenheim in southern Germany on Tuesday Extracted black mass is combined with water and sulfuric acid to extract raw materials with 99.9 percent purity The extracted raw materials from used batteries [SARAH CHEA] as she tries to keep them from fracturing her illusion of a proper life “Chile ’76” a gripping psychological thriller written and directed by Manuela Martelli distills the sociopolitical ills of the South American country during one of its bleakest periods into a blistering radiograph of a torn character Trapped inside a culture poisoned with entrenched conservative ideologies Carmen harbors a secretly progressive conscience While dealing with renovations to the family’s beach house where her doctor husband and grandchildren will join her for the summer from Santiago whispers of trouble reverberate inside its walls The unnerving sharp edges of Mariá Portugal’s piercingly dissonant score herald impending trouble Tending to a request from a trusted priest (Hugo Medina) Carmen puts to use her medical knowledge — and influence — to patch up an injured “criminal” in secret Eventually, the pink color that she so painstakingly selected to coat one of her vacation property’s rooms, inspired by a vibrant crimson sky on a travel guide, resembles the diluted blood of the man she’s risked so much to help. In a variety of distinct shades, pink emerges as a motif for Carmen’s involvement through her outfits. It gains prominence and saturation the more her affluent oblviousness to the nation’s reality vanishes. “The cake is ready,” says a housekeeper through tears as “Chile ‘76” nears its end. Such a banal preoccupation amid the dehumanizing antics of the regime recalls how those who could afford it carried on with a false sense of normalcy while their compatriots disappeared en masse without a trace. The splatter of the chaos happening just beyond their manicured silos ultimately proved inescapable. Sooner or later, it stained their hands with guilt. In Spanish with English subtitlesNot RatedRunning time: 1 hour, 35 minutesPlaying: Starts May 19, Laemmle Royal, West Los Angeles Hollywood Inc. Entertainment & Arts Movies Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map The company said it has invested tens of millions of euros into the construction of the new battery recycling plant in Kuppenheim which has an expected recovery rate of over 96 per cent Europe's first integrated mechanical-hydrometallurgical battery recycling factory marks a key milestone towards enhancing raw-materials sustainability we are sending a strong signal of innovative strength for sustainable electric mobility and value creation in Germany and Europe,” Ola Källenius chairman of the board of management at Mercedes-Benz Group Mercedes-Benz’s technology partner for the battery recycling factory is Primobius The plant is receiving funding from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action as part of a scientific research project with three German universities looking at the entire process chain for recycling including logistics and reintegration concepts.  Mercedes-Benz said its new battery recycling plant covers all steps from shredding battery modules to drying and processing active battery materials The downstream hydrometallurgical process is dedicated to the so-called black mass the active materials that make up the electrodes of the battery cells The German automotive giant said that cobalt nickel and lithium are extracted individually in a multi-stage chemical process and can be used in the production of new battery cells the hydrometallurgical process is less-intensive in terms of energy consumption and material waste Its low process temperatures of up to 80oC mean it consumes less energy the recycling plant is supplied with 100 per cent green electricity Mercedes-Benz added that the battery recycling plant has an annual capacity of 2,500 tonnes and that the recovered materials will feed into the production of over 50,000 battery modules for new all-electric Mercedes-Benz models “We are systematically deepening our expertise in the battery value chain. Following the opening of the Mercedes-Benz eCampus for development of new battery cell chemistries in Stuttgart-Untertürkheim, we are now sustainably closing the raw materials loop in Kuppenheim,” said Dr Jörg Burzer, member of the board of management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG and responsible for production “The innovative technology enables us to recover valuable raw materials from the battery with the highest possible degree of purity This turns today's batteries into tomorrow's sustainable mine for raw materials.” Mercedes-Benz opened its first battery-recycling plant in Germany The new plant will use an "integrated mechanical-hydrometallurgical" approach to recycling electric vehicle batteries and expects to recover more than 96 percent of the valuable minerals and metals used in EV batteries "Mercedes-Benz has set itself the goal of building the most desirable cars in a sustainable way Europe's first integrated mechanical-hydrometallurgical battery recycling factory marks a key milestone toward enhancing raw-materials sustainability," said Ola Källenius chairman of the board of management Mercedes-Benz Group "Together with our partners from industry and science we are sending a strong signal of innovative strength for sustainable electric mobility and value creation in Germany and Europe." shreds the battery modules then uses a mechanical process to separate plastics The resulting "black mass" is then subjected to a hydrometallurgical process that extracts the cobalt The plant runs entirely on electricity generated by solar panels and has an annual capacity of 2,756 tons (2,500 tonnes) Mercedes says it will use the knowledge it gains to scale up volumes over time Automakers are increasingly interested in closing the loop on EV batteries particularly given concerns about ethical sourcing of some of the minerals (like cobalt) and a desire for more resilient regional supply chains versus global chains that have turned out to be highly susceptible to disruption through events like invasions or even a ship getting stuck in a canal And EV batteries turn out to be very recyclable. In fact, some data says recycled battery minerals can perform better than "freshly" refined material That highlights a problem that battery recycling is currently facing—EV batteries actually last a lot longer than the misinformation put out by EV critics; with active battery temperature management a pack should only lose a few percentage points regarding its state of charge after 8–10 years By 2022-05-26T11:05:00+01:00 An impressive and moving debut from actor turned director Manuela Martelli Privilege provides little sanctuary from the realities of daily life in 1976 Manuela Martelli’s impressive debut feature offers a fresh perspective on the nightmares of Pinochet’s Chile as it follows a middle-aged woman’s dangerous flirtation with political engagement Hitchcockian intrigue and an excellent central performance from Aline Kuppenheim makes for a tensely involving tale with strong arthouse potential unobtrusive evocation of Chile in the 1970s Martelli slyly convinces us that we know who Kuppenheim’s Carmen is calmly flicking through a Venice guidebook as a shop worker mixes paint She finds a picture of a sunset that perfectly matches the pink she is seeking for the walls of her summer house This is a woman whose only care in the world is a tricky colour scheme There is a commotion outside the shop that we see but never hear her attention is drawn to a lost shoe; the last sign of life for someone who has now been “disappeared” 1976 offers a reunion of sorts for some of the key figures in Machuca (2004) with director Andres Wood now among the producers and Martelli directing her erstwhile co-star Kuppenheim newspaper headlines and black and white television images speak of a country in turmoil The film’s colour palette is one of reassurance; muted browns and warm reds feature in solid old sofas and dark wooden panels Kuppenheim’s Jackie O elegance and striking wardrobe make a statement of character The success of the film lies in chipping away at that image to reveal the more complex Carmen has taken charge of the summer house redecoration whilst her husband Miguel (Alejandro Goic) remains in Santiago at the hospital where he works as a doctor When the family comes to visit one weekend it is clear that politics is not a fit subject for the dinner table There is something cosseted about Carmen and close-ups convey the sense of a woman slightly disconnected from the conversations around her and the assumptions of her loved ones Miguel patronisingly characterises her as a woman with “her head in the clouds” impassive features easily convey the impression of a woman with secrets There is also a weariness in her performance hinting at someone tired of settling for the life she has. Gradually we see more sides to Carmen This is a woman who donates clothes to the church and reads to blind people She finds it difficult to sleep at night and is clearly not without conscience or compassion but such a thing was not possible for a woman When Father Sanchez (Medina) seeks her help in tending to an injured young man she accepts without asking awkward questions. “Father” Elias (Sepulveda) has been shot in the leg and requires medical attention Carmen lies to secure some antibiotics and becomes more compromised as she offers further assistance A different film might feel obliged to kindle a spark of romance between Carmen and the younger Elias Martelli keeps the focus on Carmen and the consequences of her decision to act The final third of an economical film does feel more conventional but is effectively infused with understandable paranoia as Carmen begins to suspect that she is being followed and can no longer trust all the familiar faces around her friendly warnings turn sinister and there is a growing awareness of the price to be paid by a woman daring to step out of line International sales:  Luxbox Films, jennyfer@luxboxfilms.com ‘Ish’ and ‘Learning To Breathe Under Water’ will also feature Company’s latest foray into genre will open theatrically on October 10 Florence Pugh takes centre stage for this mighty tussle in a post-Avengers world Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong reunite to tell their own story Pleasingly complex murder mystery opened the Hong Kong International Film Festival Screen International is the essential resource for the international film industry access to the Screen International archive and supplements including Stars of Tomorrow and World of Locations Can a bourgeois housewife provide a meaningful look into the Chilean military dictatorship Actor Aline Küppenheim is on incredible form bold and thoroughly feminine political thriller Manuela Martelli's auspicious debut feature unfurls as a searingly intense character study against the backdrop of Pinochet’s Chile As the title of Manuela Martelli’s directorial debut suggests and Chile is suffocating under the nightmare that is Augusto Pinochet’s dictatorship Enveloped in the ennui of upper-middle class life Carmen’s (Aline Kuppenheim) concerns would not initially seem to align with the sociopolitical turmoil that her country is facing even if it only takes a few phone calls and inconspicuous glances of concern to suggest the presence of revolutionary thrummings chipping away at her glassy exterior While her husband Miguel (Alejandro Goic) stays in Santiago Carmen takes over the renovations of their family home in the coastal town of Las Cruces With the unfulfilled aspirations of going into medicine herself Carmen is urged by local priest Father Sanchez (Hugo Medina) to treat the gunshot wound of a young man named Elías (Nicolás Sepúlveda) Father Sanchez informs her that Elías is a “common criminal” yet we’re almost instantly aware that this is no petty thief Kuppenheim is harrowing in her portrayal of the weary Carmen paranoia and a growing sense of political awakening are deftly embodied with intense nuance and complexity – so much so that Martelli’s film (billed as a political drama) becomes a captivating character study filtered through the genre elements of a political thriller fear and apprehension begin to coat every fibre of Carmen’s being as the illusion of a life of bourgeois complicity Mariá Portugal’s score is remarkably unnerving as it ebbs the camera vibrating to its sinister tones and complementing Jesica Suárez’s sound design Fibres scratch their way into plywood as brushstrokes paint the walls of Carmen’s holiday home a peachy sunset pink Carmen tries to evade a car tailing her and flashing its headlights in intimidation while ’70s synths grow inexorably more sinister creating a mounting sense of dread and foreboding that simply refuses to dissipate A score this abrasive has the potential to become overbearing and distracting yet the severe tension and pure horror it injects into Martelli’s film is perfectly juxtaposed by the tactile imprints and gestural details of Yarará Rodríguez’s cinematography: paint droplets staining Carmen’s heels; bits of paper being torn and slid into Italian travel guides; blood being wrung out of washcloths All this and the supplemental visual flourishes added by Carmen’s sense of fashion and interior design Despite the privileges afforded to Carmen through her class her position as a woman is relegated to the suffocating realm of silent domesticity by the patriarchal forces at play Martelli’s film exquisitely evokes Carmen’s muted revolutionary spirit making for an invaluable demonstration of feminine revolutionary cinema Little White Lies is committed to championing great movies and the talented people who make them By becoming a member you can support our independent journalism and receive exclusive essays, prints, monthly film recommendations and more. LWLies 107: The Sinners issue – Out now! Ryan Coogler: ‘I’m more confident in my film language than I am in my English’ I’m Not Even Supposed To Be Here Today: The Video Shop at the End of the World The 2025 Cannes Film Festival line-up is here! The empty showboat of cinematic one-shots Inside the academic conference taking Terrifier back to school By Rafa Sales Ross Alejandro G Iñárritu grapples with creative fulfilment and the Mexican diaspora in his sprawling By Biju Belinky Directors Kleber Mendonça Filho and Juliano Dornelles skewer modern Brazilian history in this subversive survival thriller By David Jenkins The always-great Javier Bardem punches below his weight in this naggingly light comedy of workplace manners Little White Lies was established in 2005 as a bi-monthly print magazine committed to championing great movies and the talented people who make them we’ve been described as being “at the vanguard of the independent publishing movement.” Our reviews feature a unique tripartite ranking system that captures the different aspects of the movie-going experience The expected tariff cost is significantly lower than the $4 billion to $5 billion crosstown rival General Motors estimates which Ford attributes to its higher mix of U.S.-built vehicles The passport Felix Kuppenheim used during his wartime escape from Germany Timothy Taylor donated boxes of his grandfather's letters from his life in Nazi Germany and beyond.UBC Public Affairs/Supplied The six or seven boxes of carefully preserved documents – 10,000 pages in all – were hand-delivered to Timothy Taylor The boxes contained an anguished family history shattered by the Holocaust and they came with a duty he wasn’t sure he could fulfill an award-winning writer and creative-writing professor at the University of British Columbia was at home in Vancouver in 2019 when his sister arrived from Edmonton with the boxes “My mother told my sister before she died that I would know what to do with them,” Prof his grandfather’s records from 1940 to 1948 their meaning had been buried beneath decades of silence Timothy Taylor has donated his grandfather’s archives to the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre and the UBC Library.UBC Public Affairs/Supplied He also quickly understood that the boxes contained what UBC librarian Robert Stibravy describes as a “gold mine for historians.” Taylor has donated his grandfather’s archives to the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre (VHEC) and the UBC Library The digitization of the archive is set to be completed in August and it will be open to researchers worldwide he created a six-episode podcast called The Hidden Holocaust Papers which launches Monday on International Holocaust Remembrance Day It’s the real-time thoughts of people experiencing it the stories contained in the letters were overwhelming was an engineer in Germany when the Second World War began the Nazis began mass deportations of German Jews Among those targeted were Hans and Felix’s parents Rather than board the train bound for the French holding camp of Gurs – a notorious transit point to Auschwitz – they took morphine and ended their own lives Shortly after, Felix secured a visa to leave behind the horrors he had witnessed. Many countries including Canada had closed their doors to refugees fleeing persecution; with few options remaining taking the Trans-Siberian Railway through Russia and then boarded a boat across the Pacific The passenger list for the ship that took him to Ecuador Felix Kuppenheim fled eastward across Europe He kept the itinerary for his train ride for decades.UBC Public Affairs/Supplied The archive also includes years of letters between the two brothers – written in desperation frustration and hope – detailing their attempts to get Felix’s family out of Germany “I never knew my grandfather as an angry man,” he said He hated what fascism had done to him and his family.” his wife and his daughter Ursula Kuppenheim – Prof a derogatory term meaning “half-breed,” in German a synonym at the time for “half-Jewish.” It meant that she wasn’t immediately deported but life became increasingly brutal for her Access to education and to multiple public services became limited Taylor did not know much about this growing up But small clues broke through her strict pacifism: the way she flinched at certain sounds the time she snapped at her children for pretending to play with toy guns The digitization of Felix Kuppenheim’s archive is set to be completed in August and it will be open to researchers worldwide.UBC Public Affairs/Supplied “It was too traumatic to revisit these things in detail … she wanted to shield her children from the worst of it,” Prof Taylor speculates that beyond the trauma of revisiting painful memories his mother may have also kept quiet out of necessity country clubs openly barred Jewish and other racialized people sharing her history might have exposed her to prejudice making privacy a form of self-preservation The Kuppenheim family Stolpersteine embedded in a sidewalk in Münster These brass-plated cubes can be found across Europe commemorating victims of Nazi persecution.UBC Public Affairs/Supplied The podcast explores the family’s history but also brings in historians archivists and Holocaust scholars to provide context One episode focuses on his mother’s experience – what life was like for people in the Nazi “grey zone” of half-Jewish identity breaking down the mechanics of refugee migration at the time this project has redefined how he sees his own family He now understands his mother’s trauma more clearly And he hopes his family’s story of violence and oppression allows people to understand the refugee experience with more compassion “I always knew my mother was a refugee,” he said “But going through these records made me deeply aware of how much we owe the countries that took people in – because others [such as Canada] turned them away.” granular details of his family’s experience will not be forgotten He hopes that it serves as a reminder that helps people by connecting their tragic story to the suffering happening in the world today Report an editorial error Report a technical issue Editorial code of conduct Authors and topics you follow will be added to your personal news feed in Following Lev recently published the book Let’s Make Things Better: A Holocaust Survivor’s Message of Hope and Celebration of Life If you would like to write a letter to the editor, please forward it to letters@globeandmail.com. 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For more information on our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines and our Terms and Conditions A wealthy woman is drawn into Chile’s anti-Pinochet resistance in this thrilling feature debut from actor turned director Manuela Martelli the stylish wife of a Santiago hospital doctor currently working on the redecoration of the family’s holiday home by the sea where she and her family mingle with reactionary friends of her husband’s from the local yacht club she lectures the contractor in his workshop on the exact shade of red paint she needs and as she does so there is a terrified shout outside in the street and a squeal of tyres as someone is taken away by the secret police; everyone (including Carmen) looks away and goes into the woozy state of shock and denial that was commonplace among so many middle-class Chileans (The enigmatic resemblance of the red paint to blood is echoed later when Carmen is using red food colouring in her kitchen.) Carmen has befriended local priest Father Sánchez (Hugo Medina) who is aware of the Red Cross training Carmen had as a young woman as a consolation for not being allowed to study medicine He discreetly asks if she wouldn’t mind coming to tend to a young guest of his called Elías (Nicolás Sepúlveda) disgusted by the government and complicity among those of her own class and plagued with residual guilt (of which insomnia is a symptom) agrees to help – and something that had been hiding in plain sight is now revealed to her: state terror This film is part of that wave of Chilean cinema from film-makers such as Pablo Larraín, Patricio Guzmán and Sebastián Lelio who are trying to make sense of the Pinochet era – and I wonder if Martelli might have been inspired by the movie memoir Nona: If They Soak Me, I’ll Burn Them by Chilean artist Camila José Donoso and the tension and Carmen’s spiritual crisis are superbly conveyed with a nerve-jangling score by María Portugal It’s a great example of Chilean antifascist noir 1976 is released on 24 March in UK cinemas German automaker Mercedes-Benz laid the foundation stone for its planned battery recycling plant in the town of Kuppenheim in southwestern Germany where Mercedes intends to recycled end-of-life lithium-ion traction batteries is to be operated by concern subsidiary Licular GmbH The recycling technology is to be supplied by Primobius  a joint venture between Neometals Limited and SMS group which is headquartered in Hilchenbach in the Northwest of Germany The batteries to be processed are to be sourced from "test vehicles the group had already begun the civil engineering works for the new plant... Mercedes-Benz hopes to recycle up to 96% of its EV battery pack in cars like the Concept CLA Class circular manufacturing process after building a new battery recycling plant in Kuppenheim the facility will be able to recycle up to 96% of the raw materials contained inside its electric car batteries Mercedes-Benz forecasts that the high-tech plant will be able to deliver 2,500 tonnes of recycled materials from the production-line process The extracted materials could subsequently be used to manufacture 50,000 battery modules every year which equates in practical terms to 5,000 new EV batteries annualy.Much of the Kuppenheim workforce will be made up of staff who previously produced transmissions for the company and who have since been retrained to tackle the ambitious recycling task The plant itself has been built from scratch in just a year and a half although it will be some time before the facility will be running at full capacity Kuppenheim will initially be recycling batteries from the likes of production scrap and test vehicles until its production models start reaching their end-of-life stage although that could take anywhere between eight and ten years In the years running up to peak performance the process looks set to be tweaked and fine-tuned to produce an optimal recycling production lineThe mechanical-hydrometallurgical process involved in recycling EV batteries at Kuppenheim is complex but much more environmentally friendly than existing processes that use blast furnaces lots of heat and enormous amounts of energy to get the job done aluminium and iron in a production line-esque series of stages old battery modules pass through a shredder followed by a friction washer and the materials then move through an air separation section of the line Electromagnetic separation pulls out more elements before the material is passed through a vacuum dryer and mill This results in an end product known as ‘black mass’ containing vital chemicals from the shredded electrodes.The material recovered from this process then continues its journey another filterpress area followed by a neutralisation section before solvent extraction and crystallisation methods are used to complete the process.While the recycling aspect is undeniably high-tech there’s a good deal of chemistry involved in the extraction stage settling and scrubbing using Sulphuric Acid and finally stripping of the material prior to the process completing its various stages Adding to the greener credentials of the location is that the 6,800 square-metre facility itself has been built with efficiency in mind The plant will be generating energy from photovoltaic panels on the roof and wind turbines on the surrounding land as part of its goal of becoming carbon neutral.Mercedes-Benz wants to be become fully carbon neutral by 2039 and home and active products from the T3 experts Rob ClymoSocial Links NavigationRob Clymo has been a tech journalist for more years than he can actually remember having started out in the wacky world of print magazines before discovering the power of the internet he has run the Innovation channel for a few years at Microsoft features and other content for the likes of Stuff Shortlist, Automotive Interiors World, Automotive Testing Technology International Future of Transportation and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International he's usually out and about on one of the numerous e-bikes in his collection The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection (BMWK) funds the development of a holistic recycling approach for lithium-ion batteries with 16.66 million euros as part of the LiBinfinity project Specifically, the funding will go to a consortium led by Licular GmbH. Licular GmbH is a joint venture of Mercedes-Benz Group AG and Daimler Truck Holding AG – the now independently operating parts of the former Daimler AG had announced the foundation of Licular in the spin-off and spin-off report In addition to Licular’s shareholding Mercedes-Benz and Daimler Truck also have a direct stake in LiBinfinity The partners want to build a recycling pilot plant at the Mercedes-Benz site in Kuppenheim to enable efficient recycling management of battery materials the focus is on developing a mechanical-hydrometallurgical process completely dispenses with energy-intensive process steps the battery is dismantled and pre-sorted – aluminium Materials that cannot be easily separated mechanically are then split back into the original materials with the help of water and chemicals where the active materials have to be separated from the carrier foils and the valuable raw materials such as lithium or manganese have to be reprocessed according to type much higher recycling rates can be achieved than with the pyrometallurgical process the energy-intensive melting of the battery is intended to go beyond reprocessing the material A fully comprehensive approach is being developed – from the development of logistics concepts to the reintegration of recyclate into the life cycle of the battery With the ministry’s announcement, further key data on the pilot plant in Kuppenheim are now known: It is to have an annual capacity of 2,500 tonnes. So far, Mercedes had only confirmed rumours that it was planning a pilot recycling plant in Kuppenheim – but had not given any details about the scope Whether the later factory for recycling on a larger scale will also be built in Kuppenheim remains open it should be constructed elsewhere for space reasons The project partners want to use recycling not only to increase the sustainability of the batteries but also to prepare for future targets the targets proposed by the EU Commission as part of the EU battery regulation (which is currently still being voted on in the European trilogue procedure) will “lead to extensive investments in new recycling capacities and technologies” recyclate quotas are to apply to large traction and industrial batteries This means that a certain minimum amount of recycled cobalt lithium and nickel must be used in the new production of lithium-ion batteries closed raw material cycles are our goal: traction batteries should be reused in cars after their first use and recycled at the end of the product This increases the ecological benefits of electromobility reduces Europe’s dependence on raw materials and takes account of social concerns in the value chain,” says Michael Kellner the establishment of recycling capacities and the development of innovative processes for recovering raw materials from lithium-ion batteries are central – and we are promoting both with this project.” Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) has announced the start of the project LiBinfinity partners from research and industry are developing an approach that ranges from logistics concepts to the reintegration of recyclates into the life cycle of the battery They are developing a mechanical-hydrometallurgical process that does not require energy-intensive process steps and enables higher recycling rates: materials that cannot be separated mechanically are broken down at relatively low temperatures with the help of water and chemicals KIT takes on the task of testing the recyclates for their suitability as starting materials for producing new batteries The KIT also confirmed that the planned recycling pilot plant will have an annual capacity of 2,500 tonnes and is under construction at the Mercedes-Benz site in Kuppenheim bmwk.de (in German), kit.edu (update Sept ’22) A new six-stage body press line has gone into operation at Daimler's Kuppenheim press shop The new press line supplies the nearby Mercedes-Benz plant in Rastatt with outer skin components made from diverse materials for compact cars A new six-stage body press line has gone into operation at Daimler's Kuppenheim press shop Daimler said the new line boosts Kuppenheim's expertise in lightweight body construction and supports the growth of the current compact car generation It is part of a network of closely integrated production facilities in Baden-Wuerttemberg's Murgtal region in Germany which produces parts components and modules as well as assembling compact vehicles Mercedes-Benz is spending EUR170m expanding Kuppenheim creating 200 additional jobs in the process "Kuppenheim II is part of the Mercedes-Benz Cars growth strategy In expanding Kuppenheim and integrating the facility into our global press shop network we are bundling the stamping production for the Mercedes-Benz plant in Rastatt This paves the way for future growth of our current generation of compact cars Top priority of the expansion was the efficiency and flexibility of the equipment," said production and supply chain chief Markus Schäfer "This enables us to respond flexibly to customers' demand and market requirements and boosts our international competitiveness." The new facility supplies car factories in Rastatt Poland and Finnish contract manufacturer Valmet Automotive with body stampings made of various different steel and aluminium types The press shop in Kuppenheim is part of an integrated network which includes facilities in Sindelfingen The press shop network forms part of the Mercedes-Benz Cars Technology Factory "We will continue to invest in the Kuppenheim plant we will add a body shell shop which will produce modules and components for the next generation of compact cars," Schäfer said the Kuppenheim press shop has produced body components for compact vehicles and Daimler Trucks in a facility covering 92,000 square metres of floor space the existing press shop has been expanded by an additional 25,000 square metres of production and storage space Centrepiece of the expansion is a six-stage XL servo press with a total pressing force of 9,100 tonnes Vibration dampers consisting of giant steel springs on the foundation ensure that the vibrations resulting from the operation of such vast presses are completely absorbed Large and complex outer skin components such as side walls bonnets and doors for the compact vehicles will be formed on this press in the future A new try-out press in the same building serves to prepare new or reworked tools for production The goods management system works 100% paperless All processes are electronically documented and forwarded from orders by the Rastatt plant through production and logistics processes to delivery to the Rastatt body shell shop A servo drive on the press reduces power consumption per produced part and increases output The new automatic front-of-line area in front of the press ensures a smooth supply of pre-cut sheet-metal blanks Efficiency also characterises the end-of-line area thanks to finely coordinated operations between man and machine A prime example is the computer-assisted quality control a robot equipped with a special camera system and special software examines all produced parts workers refer to the results of this inspection when carrying out their final appraisal of the parts This computerised support for the personnel in performing their responsible work was first introduced at the Bremen plant in 2014 and has since contributed to the consistently high quality of produced components A new stacking system for finished parts in Kuppenheim also takes the strain off workers by automatically placing the sometimes bulky parts in the waiting special load carriers A barcode on the load carrier then indicates the transfer location to the logistics workers The laser blanking line is a completely new development This machine cuts the aluminium and steel sheet metal parts to size before they are formed into plates in the press The special feature of this process is the cutting of the blanks by laser and that the material is continuously fed into the plant This completely eliminates the complex process of producing the previously required large cutting tools – another significant contribution to efficient and flexible production the battery recycling joint venture of the German engineering company SMS Group and the Australian battery materials manufacturer Neometals has been awarded a contract to build a shredder plant for lithium-ion battery processing at Mercedes-Benz in Kuppenheim The plant will have a processing capacity of ten tons per day corresponding to an annual capacity of 2,500 tons The project aims to use the recovered materials for the production of 50,000 battery modules which will be installed in future Mercedes vehicles Mercedes-Benz broke ground on its battery recycling plant in Kuppenheim It was announced that the first phase of this facility which will include mechanical disassembly using the center shredder is expected to be operational by the end of this year the installation of the shredding facility is now scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2023 followed by the scheduled start-up in the first quarter of 2024 Mercedes-Benz had already named Primobius as a committed collaboration partner as part of the presentation of its global strategy for the recycling of electric vehicle batteries Source:https://www.neometals.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/20230814-Mercedes-Spoke-Contract-Final-Draft-Formatted_DE.pdf Your Ads Privacy ChoicesIMDb Stephen Brown reviews a tale of moral courage in Pinochet’s Chile Aline Kuppenheim (centre) as Carmen in 1976 Sutherland Prizewinner for Best First Feature at the London Film Festival is a timely reminder of Chile’s brutal regime under Augusto Pinochet — and also of the Roman Catholic Church’s attempts through the Vicariate of Solidarity to address human-rights abuses The film gives us an example of the Church’s sheltering opponents of the dictatorship Can she secretly nurse Elías (Nicolás Sepúlveda) It gradually becomes apparent that he is more than the “starving Christ” depicted by Sanchez The affluent Carmen agonises over the exact shade of pink for her walls the colour-mixer drips paint on to Carmen’s shoe in a shot representative of an administration steeped in blood the chosen shade was inspired by the Doge Palace’s colour somewhere that imprisonment and torture regularly occurred The film combines a political thriller with an intriguing portrait of Carmen’s spiritual development Martelli has learnt a thing or two from other filmmakers The drone-like soundtrack threatens like a David Lynch movie; the paranoia of Coppola’s The Conversation is matched by many a Hitchcockian flourish What we have here is much more than political pamphleteering over past iniquities thanks to Küppenheim’s outstanding performance Viewers share her sinking feeling as she traverses unfamiliar geographical and social territory Carmen is roused from middle-class ennui as she discovers how fear eats away a country’s soul The cost of discipleship is not lost on her Carmen’s Christian faith is mainly unstated She does utter a few Hail Marys when she is stopped by a patrol she rejects succumbing to the cheap grace — as described by Bonhoeffer — of remaining inactive when faced with evil Absolution will consist of not repeating the same failure of nerve and of submitting this time (Bonhoeffer again) “to the yoke of Christ” Carmen’s ethical compromises are different bourgeois life is like the goldfish bowl that we see earlier Middle-class culture is one of watchfulness accomplished at appearing to live one way while subtly behaving subversively It stands her in good stead with regard to matters of life and death there are enough indications throughout the film that she may be under scrutiny and that her faithful endeavours could become a Via Dolorosa Another overhead shot — red dollops of food colouring plop into white icing reminiscent of the drip of paint — is just as symbolic A neighbour has just returned to her some papers stolen from her car “Try to be more careful next time,” he says knowingly “You won’t always be this 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