hosternokke schreef op 19 januari 2021 16:01:
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The refinery, which would be one of the
first of its kind in Europe, could begin operating in 2023. It has told investors that Tesla Inc., which is building a factory outside Berlin, is a possible strategic partner, and Volkswagen AG has an electric-car plant nearby in Zwickau.
“Supply chains of battery and car makers are becoming increasingly regional,” said Harbecke, Rock Tech’s co-owner, who declined to discuss potential customers.
“We believe there will be bottlenecks as access to sustainably sourced lithium and conversion capacities outside China is scarce.”Europe is expected to overtake China as the top EV market this year, spawning investment into the necessary infrastructure and local supply chains to reduce a dependence on Asian battery makers.
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