Battery recycling: The economics of a multi-billion Euro circular economy in the making

Authors

M. Volkening, K. Sagner - FEV Consulting

Summary

Supply chain disruptions and raw material shortages have led to a price hike for Li-ion batteries. Concerns around humanitarian conditions and the environmental impact of mining essential battery raw materials are fueling skepticism about electromobility. Raw material sourcing is becoming increasingly geopolitical – with governments and corporations alike pushing for the localization of supply chains.
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