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A European battery supply chain – just how feasible is it? (Part 2)
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Report summary
The success of EVs hinges on them becoming competitive with internal combustion engine vehicles – with the battery pack being the main focus for cost reduction. With high safety standards, labour costs, energy costs, and a growing awareness of environmental, social and governance risks, Europe may be faced with a stark choice. That is, producing ‘home grown’ EVs that are uncompetitive or importing cheaper materials from overseas.
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Executive summary
- Refined metal and chemicals
- A Nordic hub
- Import dependence likely to rise
- Mining
- Plenty of lithium potential
- Additional challenges for European miners
- Home grown EVs or cheap EVs?
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Metals operations and projects suitable for the battery supply chainEuropean share of battery value chain
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