Electric vehicle demand – has the world got enough lithium?
Jul 20, 2022 · Dividing lithium production by the amount needed per battery shows that enough lithium was mined last year to make just under 11.4 million EV batteries. This is a level that …
3 challenges en route to electric vehicle batteries driving the ...
Dec 12, 2022 · Between 2020 and 2021, electric vehicle (EV) sales increased by 50% to 6.6 million vehicles. By 2030, EVs could exceed 50% of total automotive sales in markets, backed …
5 ways to make the electric vehicle battery more sustainable
May 3, 2021 · Global stock of electric vehicles (EVs) could reach 245 million units by 2030, according to the International Energy Agency. While EVs emit less CO2, their batteries are …
Electric vehicle sales leapt 55% in 2022 - The World Economic Forum
May 11, 2023 · These figures include both battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). Electric vehicles made up 13% of light vehicle sales worldwide in 2022. Image: EV …
Producing batteries for green technology harms the environment.
Nov 28, 2017 · Firstly, producing an electric vehicle contributes, on average, twice as much to global warming potential and uses double the amount of energy than producing a combustion …
Global boom in electric vehicles will strain mineral supply
Jun 25, 2021 · As it transitions from fossil fuels to renewables, electricity generation will place a burden on the global supply of critical battery minerals. The world’s battery capacity must grow …
The dirty secret of electric vehicles | World Economic Forum
Mar 27, 2019 · Last year, 2.1 million new electric vehicles were sold worldwide. China is the world’s largest electric car market, accounting for 1.2 million - 56% of all electric vehicles sold …
The hidden cost of the electric car boom – child labour
Sep 24, 2018 · As a critical raw material in lithium-ion battery production, cobalt is in high demand. It is needed to power smartphones, tablets, and laptops as well as electric vehicles, …
Batteries are a key part of the energy transition. Here’s why
Sep 15, 2021 · In most countries, although upfront costs are higher it is cheaper to run an electric vehicle than a fossil fuel car, which encourages consumers to make the switch and help …
The future of the EV supply chain amid US-China tensions
Jan 21, 2025 · China’s rise as a superpower in the electric vehicle (EV) industry has reshaped global supply chains, and at the centre of this transformation is Contemporary Amperex …