A Long-Term Strategy for Climate, Nature and Energy

Rolling out EVs: A Marathon or a Sprint?

Speakers: Arancha Gonzalez Laya, Jim Rowan, Zeng Yuqun, Hilde Merete Aasheim, Brian Kemp

Electric vehicles are a promising solution to decarbonize the automotive ecosystem but battery production is complex and carbon-intensive. To replace the global vehicles fleet of internal combustion engines and shift to electric vehicles, 3 billion tonnes of lithium are needed and 700 years to extract it.

Is the race to decarbonize the automotive industry a marathon or a sprint, and how do we tackle emissions across the value chain?

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The Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chains is driving a transformation of factories and supply chains through advanced technologies, empowering businesses to achieve net-zero emissions, enhance workforce skills, and build resilient supply chains. The Centre collaborates with public and private sector leaders to anticipate global trends, unlock innovative business models, and incubate new partnerships.

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