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Documenting the EV battery material supply chain: Traceability challenges, Part One

Charged EVs

Thanks to the “Buy American” requirements of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and similar provisions in the EU’s new Battery Directive, traceability is becoming a critical function in the EV industry. Charged : I know traceability has always been important in certain industries.

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The EV Transition Explained: How to Meet Sales Targets?

Cars That Think

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has been very vocal in saying the speed demanded for the transition to EVs by politicians is “ beyond the limits ” of what the auto industry can support, and worries it could end up being counterproductive. You cannot change the sources from Congo, China and other places within two to three years.”

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Verifying the origin of EV battery materials at the source: Traceability challenges, Part Two

Charged EVs

Traceability is becoming a critical function in the EV industry, thanks to the “Buy American” requirements of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and similar provisions in the EU’s new Battery Directive. Bureau Veritas is one of the largest TIC (test, inspection and certification) companies.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric NZ

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) accounts for approximately 70% of the world’s cobalt mine production and holds almost 50% of the world’s known reserves. The mining industry as a whole is also being held more accountable globally and parts of the global auto industry are now focusing intently on ethical sourcing.

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Battery metal price plunge is closing mines and stalling deals – ET Auto

Baua Electric

The low prices are making it harder for mine builders to raise money from more traditional sources as well, at a time when the industry is also grappling with rampant inflation driving up the cost to build new projects. Battery metals have been a bright spot for the mining industry in recent years. Chemaf Resources Ltd.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric NZ

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) accounts for approximately 70% of the world’s cobalt mine production and holds almost 50% of the world’s known reserves. The mining industry as a whole is also being held more accountable globally and parts of the global auto industry are now focusing intently on ethical sourcing.