The spread of coronavirus around the world and the resultant disruption to raw material flows has already raised questions on globalisation and increased calls rather for greater regionalisation. Even before the outbreak, voices in Europe were lobbying for the creation of a ‘home grown’ electric vehicle chain – highlighting the inherent risks in relying on the likes of China, Korea and Japan for battery cells and other components.
Could the pandemic be the catalyst for a major re-think of lithium-ion supply chains?
Join Gavin Montgomery and Milan Thakore from Wood Mackenzie’s Battery Raw Materials team as they examine the long-term potential for a European battery hub.
Join our webinar and find out:
• What are the factors behind the push for localised supply?
• How feasible is this for Europe given the current pipeline of projects?
• What price would be paid for so-called independence?