The rapid electrification of transportation is an essential component of climate change mitigation strategies. However, the growing fleets of Electric Vehicles will require supplies of specialized materials, particularly for advanced battery manufacturing. Projections of the need for what are termed “critical” minerals in this context suggest large growth in future demand. At the same time, questions are being raised about the environmental, climate, social and cultural impacts of the increased extraction of critical minerals.
Analyses of future directions in EV battery technologies, and the impact of more circular approaches to battery material supply chains have been limited. New analyses from the Rocky Mountain Institute have examined the potential for significant reductions in the levels and intensity of ‘critical’ mineral extraction needed to support widespread EV adoption, and wider energy systems transitions.
Join us Wednesday February 26, 2025 12:30-2PM, for a discussion with the lead researchers on this ground-breaking work:
With Laura LoSciuto & Sudeshna Mohanty, hosted by Mark Winfield
All are welcome but please register via this Link
