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Lithium, cobalt and nickel prices tumble as ‘irrational exuberance’ wears off and surge in supply hits markets
Companies that wrench apart and shred old cars prepare for ‘fundamental shift in recycling’
Rising demand for electric vehicles and the batteries that power them leads to more trees being felled
Brussels says it will interpret ‘made in Europe’ rules very loosely in 2024
Tentative concession by carmaker to UAW comes as strike enters fourth week
The country is solidifying its position as Africa’s largest auto-manufacturing hub
Long-term demand for electric vehicles and the batteries that power them should deter panic selling
A revealing conversation with the summit’s president, who is under heavy fire
The historical parallel is with the push into the US by Japanese carmakers in the 1970s
Plant under construction would make South Korean company the largest non-Chinese producer of nickel sulphate
Swedish start-up to tap generous subsidies for its first such plant outside Europe
Dealmaking languishes at decade low on private equity drought
North African country emerges as bridge to US and Europe that reduces risk for producers
Carmaker had planned to use the facility to build batteries using technology licensed from China’s CATL
Many governments and business leaders have made commitments to reduce carbon emissions in response to the 2015 Paris Agreement. This series covers topics surrounding clean tech innovation, energy efficiency and internal carbon pricing
Carmakers could use their clout to secure vital raw materials and help local suppliers compete with Asian rivals
Funding includes €650mn in state subsidies as well as investments from Macquarie Asset Management and Renault
Beijing’s subsidising of EV manufacturers stokes fears of European rivals being priced out
China is so far ahead in the electric vehicles market that its competitors are trailing in the dust
Letter expresses concerns about the nascent industry’s environmental impact
State backing for renewable investments fuels growth but western nations remain dependent on Asia for supply
The deal means the trading giant will be able to choose which clients receive the vital metal
We cannot produce too much of the stuff that will help us decarbonise
If the chemical group’s bid for the Australian company goes ahead, it will be one of the biggest lithium mining deals to date
State subsidies follow steel and solar panel playbook in reinforcing race for market share
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