A huge problem looms on the horizon: in less than a decade, nearly 2 million tons of lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles will be retired each year, and the current recycling infrastructure isn’t ready for them. Most lithium-ion batteries are tossed in landfills, with only 5% recycled worldwide.

By Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss: Dear EarthTalk: As millions and millions of electric car batteries start to reach the end of their useful lives, how can we avoid an e-waste apocalypse? — W. Alexander,...

Long Beach CA— Electric cars to take center stage in Long Beach, California with the Formula E Series. Formula E is a ground-breaking FIA championship and the world’s first fully-electric racing series....