Valpak's James Skidmore on the Future of EV Circularity

Procurementmag · Aug 05, 2026 · 621 words · By Georgia Collins

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What to know about Valpak's James Skidmore on the Future of EV Circularity

The article features an interview with James Skidmore of Valpak regarding the environmental and logistical challenges of end-of-life electric vehicle batteries. It discusses the need for expanded recycling infrastructure, the importance of securing critical minerals, and the necessity of robust contractual frameworks for battery waste management.

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What happened

Valpak's James Skidmore on the Future of EV Circularity Globally, EV sales have grown rapidly in recent years, surpassing 20 million units and now accounting for 25% of all new cars worldwide.

Why it matters

While this is a positive for the energy transition, it is not without challenges – one in particular that is growing and less visible is end-of-life battery waste.

Common ground

With most EVs powered by lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) and roughly 1.2 million EV batteries expected to reach end-of-life by 2030, 11 million metric tonnes of end-of-life LIBs are expected to have been generated cumulatively by 2030.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 6 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “roughly 1.2 million EV batteries expected to reach end-of-life by 2030”

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The specific figure of 1.2 million EV batteries reaching end-of-life by 2030 is mentioned in one web search result ('Green Cars, Dirty Secret'), but not corroborated by other provided sources.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Toyota RAV4 EV is an all-electric version of the popular RAV4 SUV produced by Toyota until 2014. Two generations of the EV model were sold in California, and to fleets elsewhere in the US, with a …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The MG4 EV or MG4 Electric is a battery electric small family car (C-segment) produced by the Chinese automotive manufacturer SAIC Motor under the British MG marque. First released in June 2022 as the…
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Claim 2: “Globally, EV sales have grown rapidly in recent years, surpassing 20 million units and now accounting for 25% of all new cars worldwide.”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant search results (Global Industrial Company, Global Entry, Globle Game, and general Wikipedia entries on G20 and Globalization). No evidence was provided that addresses EV sales figures or market percentages.

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Claim 3: “James Skidmore, Director of Consulting at Reconomy brand Valpak”

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Two independent web search results explicitly identify James Skidmore as the Director of Consulting at Valpak, which is identified as a Reconomy brand.

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web search NEUTRAL — Valpak Limited Information. Valpak, a Reconomy brand, is the leading provider of environmental compliance, recycling, and sustainability solutions. It has been a trusted provider since 1997, working t…
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web search NEUTRAL — James Skidmore. Director of Consulting. James Skidmore is Director of Consulting at Valpak, where he leads projects focused on recycling infrastructure, policy, and sustainability.
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web search NEUTRAL — James Skidmore, Director of Consulting at Reconomy brand Valpak. How do we use battery recycling to protect ourselves from upcoming lithium shortages and price spikes?
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Claim 4: “by 2040 it is expected that the annual waste flows of EV batteries will reach as high as 340,000 metric tons”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of dictionary definitions of 'annual' and general Wikipedia entries for BYD and GreenWheel EV. No source mentions the projection of 340,000 metric tons of waste by 2040.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — GreenWheel EV (Chinese: 陆地方舟), full name Shenzhen Greenwheel Electric Vehicle Group Co., Ltd (深圳市陆地方舟新能源电动车集团有限公司) is a Chinese automobile manufacturer headquartered in Guangdong, China, that speciali…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — BYD Auto Co., Ltd. (Chinese: 比亚迪汽车; pinyin: Bǐyàdí Qìchē) is the automotive subsidiary of BYD Company, a publicly listed Chinese multinational manufacturing company. It manufactures passenger battery …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Electric car use by country varies worldwide, as the adoption of plug-in electric vehicles is affected by consumer demand, market prices, availability of charging infrastructure, and government polici…
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Claim 5: “11 million metric tonnes of end-of-life LIBs are expected to have been generated cumulatively by 2030”

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The provided evidence discusses general battery waste and specific figures for India (233 kT by 2035), but none of the sources mention the specific figure of 11 million metric tonnes cumulatively by 2030.

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Claim 6: “most EVs powered by lithium-ion batteries (LIBs)”

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Multiple independent sources confirm that the majority of EVs are powered by lithium-ion batteries, including EuroNews and SCF.

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web search NEUTRAL — Technological advances. The majority of electric vehicles are powered by lithium-ion batteries which have typically been expensive to produce and during the pandemic, production was hampered...
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web search NEUTRAL — Another major drawback of lithium-ion batteries is their limited lifespan. Over time, the performance of the battery deteriorates, and eventually, it needs to be replaced.Electric vehicles are basical…
https://www.aol.com/electric-vehicles-untold-secret-actually…

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web search NEUTRAL — Electric two-wheelers that run on lithium-ion batteries are more energy-efficient than their gasoline counterparts.Thus, transitioning to electrical vehicles that are powered by lithium-ion batteries …
https://www.geon-energy.com/blog/environmental-and-economic-…

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