European Critical Raw Materials Act
The European Commission has published the Critical Raw Materials Act, which aims to bolster the supply of strategic raw materials for a decarbonized future. Here’s a summary.
India finds new inferred Lithium resources
A deeper look into India’s recent finding of new Lithium resources, the meaning of “inferred” and an estimate of the impact on electrification for Indian transport.
Is the industry ready to meet the battery demand ?
A summary of Benchmark Minerals Cathodes 2022 conference.
A tale of two EV Outlooks
What’s better than a long-term EV outlook? Two outlooks, both published in the same month. Here’s a quick comparison of some of the important aspects pertinent to the rate of electric vehicle uptake.
Highlights from the IEA report on the future of e-mobility
Highlights from the International Energy Agency (IEA) annual outlook on electric vehicles, and the associated view on the batteries and infrastructure needed to 2030.
Characterizing the in-use heavy-duty vehicle fleet
Heavy-duty vehicles cover a very wide range of applications and typical driving profiles. A one-size-fits-all approach is unlikely to work for reaching zero tailpipe emissions from this sector. Here’s a summary of the application diversity from a US viewpoint.
Battery raw material constraints in Europe
Metals and rare earth elements which make up batteries and permanent magnets are likely to be the limiting factor in the rate of electrification. A new report examines the supply-demand and sourcing issues in Europe.