 LONDON, April 28, 2021 PRNewswire -- Johnson Matthey, a global leader in sustainable technologies, has concluded a Memorandum of Understanding with Stena Recycling Group, a leading recycler of industrial waste and end of life products, to develop an efficient value chain in Europe for recycling of lithium ion batteries and cell manufacturing materials. Sales of electric vehicles increased 43 globally in 2020 as battery costs have declined, helping to make EV cars more affordable1. 