Witnessing Transformation
How the car industry is being electrified by bold challengers and the shifting strategies of traditional OEMs
Could Lithium slow down growth of Electric Cars?
With rising volumes for Electric Car also the need for materials used in Li-Ion batteries is rapidly increasing. Capacities for lithium extraction and mining must multiply during the coming years. How realistic is it that exploration of new resources will keep pace with demand? Can Lithium supply slow down the forecasted growth for Electric Cars?
BY KADRI AYGÜN
BEV versus ICE – What is the real potential of Electric Cars?
Over the past years there has been intense debate whether BEVs from cradle to grave emit less CO2 than a gasoline or diesel and whether climate neutrality actually is possible. Meanwhile even traditional car companies have decided that BEVs are the way to go and they are aligning their strategies and development activities towards the full-electric future. But where do electric cars stand today in terms of emissions compared to ICE-powered vehicles and how big is their potential for the future with new battery technologies and increased renewable energy supply?
BY KADRI AYGÜN
Climate debate and regulations are putting pressure on the automotive industry to transition to fully electric cars. The EU has declared its intention to be CO2-neutral by 2050. This means that production would have to move to 100% electric cars in 2030 in order to replace the existing vehicle stock in Europe within 20 years. The legislative pressure is expected to increase with the European Green Deal Strategy. But can infrastructure and battery supply keep up with it?
BY KADRI AYGÜN
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