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Babbage: How to avoid a battery shortage

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Navigating Battery Metal Supply Challenges

This chapter explores the critical supply and demand dynamics of essential metals for battery production, focusing on projected growth and the challenges of sourcing these materials. It highlights the geopolitical and environmental issues faced in mining copper, nickel, cobalt, lithium, and graphite, as well as potential solutions like recycling and technological advancements. The conversation underscores the importance of effective resource management and adaptability in the automotive sector to ensure a sustainable future for battery technology.

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