The US and Europe have focused on friend-shoring minerals production and increasingly supply, but reducing demand for key battery minerals could mitigate geopolitical and supply risks, and do so …

Foreword As global electric vehicle (EV) sales continue to grow, so do concerns about the EV battery supply chain’s ability to meet increasing demand. Although there is suficient planned manufacturing …

Projections around battery manufacturing in the EU remain highly uncertain. Many reports claim that the EU is on track to meet its future battery needs, yet also highlight significant risks that could prevent …

May 26, 2025 · The Battery 2030+ Roadmap outlines research actions to transform battery research by leveraging disruptive digital technologies, focusing on material science, manufacturing, and recycling …

Apr 28, 2025 · In a study published by Fraunhofer ISI in February (data status 12/2024), a risk assessment model was presented that makes it possible to forecast more realistic future battery cell …

A supply chain vulnerability score for 2025 is calculated for each of the battery material based on supply concentration, recyclability, substitution potential, and geopolitical ties between the EU and exporting …

3 days ago · Balancing innovation, risk, and opportunity Europe’s battery supply chain faces a dynamic interplay of global economic forces, industry trends, political motivations, and business strategies. As …

1 day ago · A local battery value chain is crucial for enhancing Europe's strategic independence, as it secures supply chains across vital industries such as automotive, energy, and defense. But the …

Jun 9, 2025 · Europe: Faces challenges with higher costs (50% more than China) and supply chain weaknesses, with Northvolt's bankruptcy highlighting difficulties.

It is expected to enable greater supply chain security and diversification, providing a new source of domestic supply for regions with limited access to critical raw battery materials such as Europe and …