The SAFELOOP project is committed to developing a safe, sustainable, and high-performance lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery for the European EV industry. SAFELOOP (Securely Advancing Future EVs with Li-Ion batteries through Optimized Pathways) is a 36-month project launched in June 2024, bringing together 15 partners from 11 countries. SAFELOOP is funded by Horizon Europe – the European Union’s flagship research and innovation funding programme. SAFELOOP secured €5m of funding from the European Commission. Fig. 1: Project partners and location map Growing urgency for more efficient and reliable energy storage In a mobile and fast-paced society, the demand for energy storage solutions has never been more critical. As we strive to build a sustainable future relying on renewable energy sources, the need for efficient and reliable energy storage becomes paramount. The SAFELOOP project is reshaping how batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) are made. The project is developing innovative key battery components – anodes, cathodes, separators, and electrolytes – using recycled materials provided by its consortium members. These will be combined into battery packs designed for e-buses. SAFELOOP aims …