Vethy VS02 PRO end-of-life recycling: Redwood Materials & Northvolt Revolt partnerships

• Table of Contents

1. Lithium pack recycling via Redwood Materials (North America)
2. Lithium pack recycling via Northvolt Revolt (Europe)
3. R1234yf refrigerant reclamation
4. Copper wiring, aluminum housing and circular economy logistics

Vethy VS02 PRO has a design service life of 8-10 years in typical fleet operation. At end-of-life, components require responsible recycling pathway — lithium pack contains valuable critical minerals (lithium, iron, phosphorus), refrigerant must be reclaimed under EPA/F-Gas regulations, copper wiring and aluminum housing have substantial recycle value. Vethy partners with **Redwood Materials** (Reno, Nevada — North America) and **Northvolt Revolt** (Skellefteå, Sweden — Europe) for lithium pack recycling, providing complete end-of-life pathway for fleet operators. This page documents the decommissioning workflow.

Lithium pack recycling via Redwood Materials (North America)

Redwood Materials operates large-scale lithium battery recycling facility in Reno, Nevada with capacity 20+ GWh/year (largest in North America). Process: end-of-life LFP packs are received, mechanically dismantled, cells are processed via hydrometallurgical recovery to recover >95% of lithium, iron, copper and aluminum. Recovered materials sold back to battery industry as Redwood Premium Cathode Material. Vethy VS02 PRO 200 Ah LFP pack contains approximately 4.2 kg lithium-equivalent + 28 kg total recyclable material. Recycling process recovers $85-$120 of material value per pack. Vethy fleet recycling program: zero net cost to fleet operators (Vethy logistics + Redwood recycling fees fully offset by material recovery value), Vethy provides recycling certificate for fleet ESG reporting.

Lithium pack recycling via Northvolt Revolt (Europe)

Northvolt Revolt operates lithium battery recycling at Skellefteå, Sweden facility integrated with Northvolt Ett battery cell manufacturing. Recycling capacity 125,000 tonnes/year by 2030. Process: similar hydrometallurgical approach to Redwood Materials, recovers >95% of lithium, iron, copper and aluminum, integrates recovered materials directly into Northvolt cell production for closed-loop European battery supply chain. Vethy European fleet recycling program: collection logistics via Northvolt regional partners across EU/UK/EEA, zero net cost to fleet, recycling certificate for CSRD reporting.

R1234yf refrigerant reclamation

VS02 PRO R1234yf charge (0.45 kg) is reclaimed during decommissioning per EPA Section 608 (US) or F-Gas Regulation 517/2014 (EU). Vethy authorized decommissioning partner: (1) Recovers R1234yf via ARI-certified recovery machine. (2) Logs recovery in EPA Section 608 logbook / F-Gas database. (3) Reclaimed R1234yf is purified to ARI 700 standard for reuse in service work, or sent to certified destruction facility if below ARI 700. (4) Recycling certificate documents R1234yf disposition for fleet environmental reporting. R1234yf has GWP 4 — minor climate impact even if released, but regulatory + Vethy environmental commitment requires reclamation.

Copper wiring, aluminum housing and circular economy logistics

VS02 PRO housing aluminum (~8 kg per unit) and copper wiring (~3 kg per unit) are recovered via metals recycling at fleet decommissioning. Recovered metals enter standard automotive metals recycling stream — typically $35-$50 material value per unit at 2024 commodity prices. Combined with lithium pack recycling value, total VS02 PRO end-of-life material recovery: $120-$170 per unit. Vethy logistics: Vethy provides decommissioning kit (shipping crate sized for VS02 PRO + lithium pack + refrigerant container) to fleet at no cost, scheduled pickup via DOT-compliant lithium freight carrier (US) or ADR-compliant carrier (EU), delivery to Redwood Materials Nevada or Northvolt Revolt Sweden, recycling certificate issued within 30 days of receipt. Total fleet decommissioning workflow per unit: 30-60 minutes labor (refrigerant recovery + pack disconnect + crate packing) + Vethy-managed logistics from pickup forward.

Frequently asked questions

Is VS02 PRO recycling truly net-zero cost to fleet operators?

Yes — Vethy fleet recycling program is structured such that material recovery value (lithium pack + metals) fully offsets recycling fees + Vethy logistics costs. Fleet pays only labor for on-site decommissioning (30-60 minutes per unit). For 50+ unit fleet decommissioning events, Vethy can dispatch field service team to handle on-site decommissioning at fixed-fee pricing.

What ESG documentation does Vethy provide for recycled VS02 PRO units?

Recycling certificate per unit documenting: lithium pack weight + Redwood/Northvolt recycling facility + material recovery percentages + refrigerant reclamation per EPA 608 / F-Gas 517 + metals recycling. Aggregate fleet recycling report quantifies total tonnage recovered + CO2-equivalent emissions avoided vs landfill — suitable for CSRD Scope 3 reporting and fleet sustainability disclosure.

Can VS02 PRO be partially recycled (e.g., pack only, keep housing for resale)?

Yes — Vethy decommissioning kit supports unbundled recycling. Fleet operators selling used trucks with intact VS02 PRO installation can transfer the unit to next owner (resale value $1,800-$2,800 for 5-year-old VS02 PRO in working condition). Recycling option applies when VS02 PRO is end-of-life and not transferring with truck.

Does Vethy recycle competitor parking AC units (Dometic, Eberspächer, etc.)?

No — Vethy recycling program covers Vethy products only. Other manufacturers have their own end-of-life programs. Lithium pack recycling via Redwood Materials / Northvolt Revolt is open to any LFP source via direct customer contract.