Lithium ion batteries in circular economy

Why recycling and reusing lithium-ion batteries is crucial for a circular economy?

Lithium-ion battery recycling is crucial in achieving a circular economy, especially with increasing usage in electronics, electric vehicles, and renewable energy storage. Although recycling rates are currently low, advancements are rapidly improving recovery methods, allowing the materials to be reused. Continue reading Why recycling and reusing lithium-ion batteries is crucial for a circular economy?

What is the future outlook for electric vehicles?

The future of electric cars is promising, with global sales projected to reach 10 million by 2022 and 14 million by 2023, accounting for 18% of total automobile sales. Factors such as policy support, consumer preferences, technology innovation, and cost reduction are driving this growth. However, challenges including supply chain constraints, infrastructure gaps, and market competition loom. The International Energy Agency (IEA) has outlined three scenarios for the global EV market development, pointing to potential increases in electric car sales based on different measures. Continue reading What is the future outlook for electric vehicles?

Is Germany a Sustainable Country?

“Sustainability is not only a question of environmental protection but also of social and economic responsibility.” – Olaf Scholz, Former German Minister of Finance Germany has made tremendous strides toward switching to renewable energy sources and is regarded as a pioneer in the field of sustainable energy. The nation has established challenging goals for lowering greenhouse gas emissions and raising the proportion of renewable energy … Continue reading Is Germany a Sustainable Country?

Can subscriptions provide a start with electric cars?

Even though electric cars are in the market but still the path to a complete highway with only EVs seems not so near. An exclusive interview was conducted by Wirtschafts Woche by Annina Reimann with Ferdinand Dudenhöffer from the Center Automotive Research. The interview highlights the importance of subscriptions to electric cars. Who is Ferdinand Dudenhöffer? He is a German economist and university lecturer. For … Continue reading Can subscriptions provide a start with electric cars?