Serbia advances electric car production and lithium mining amidst environmental concerns
Serbia is on the brink of a significant transformation, poised to become a key player in the electric vehicle (EV) sector and lithium production. Last...
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Mercedes CEO highlights key role of Serbian lithium in Europe’s EV supply chain
Mercedes Chairman Ola Källenius has underscored the strategic importance of Serbia’s lithium deposits for Europe. In an interview with Reuters TV in Belgrade, Källenius highlighted...
Enhancing resilience: European automakers leading the onshoring effort
European automotive manufacturers play a crucial role in supporting onshoring efforts, particularly within the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain. New analysis by Transport & Environment...
India targets Afghan lithium to drive EV manufacturing and curtail China’s market control
As India seeks to expand its manufacturing capabilities in sectors critical to national security and achieve its climate goals through the production of electric vehicles...
EU Green Claims Directive proposes stricter rules, questioning electric vehicles’ eco-friendliness
The European Union is negotiating a new law, the Green Claims Directive, to combat greenwashing and help consumers make more environmentally conscious choices. The proposal...
Solvay’s La Rochelle facility spearheads Europe’s rare earth industry renaissance
Solvay, the current owner of a once-prominent rare earth processing plant in La Rochelle, France, is taking ambitious steps to rejuvenate the facility and restore...
Europe’s role in the rising battery market
The automotive industry is at a crossroads, necessitating transformation. Europe’s focus on establishing expertise and capacity in battery cell production is crucial, supported by substantial...
Friendshoring critical minerals: Addressing economic and strategic hurdles for Western nations
The demand for critical minerals The accelerating transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and other mineral-intensive technologies is driving an unprecedented demand for critical minerals such...
Europe needs increased investment to secure critical raw materials for EV production
Europe’s reliance on importing the majority of raw materials for electric vehicle (EV) production is proving increasingly unsustainable, leaving its economy vulnerable. This week, the...
France’s initiative: Nickel and cobalt refinery to enhance electric vehicle battery supply chain
The French government is endorsing a private sector initiative to establish a nickel and cobalt refinery near Bordeaux, aimed at strengthening the country’s electric vehicle...