The descent of UK-based battery manufacturer Britishvolt into administration this week is a timely reminder that the path to achieving the electrification of mobility and the broader energy transition is not going to be easy

China’s automobile output and sales edged upward in 2022 from a year earlier, supported by the government's policy to halve the purchase tax on vehicles as well as other policies aimed at promoting consumer activity

The EU and US have recently introduced four key policies and laws to support local economies, secure battery material supply chains and accelerate the move towards a new generation of energy markets

An intense interest in lithium battery recycling in the US has grown in the past few years, driven by concerns over supply chains, national security, the environment and a growing interest in electric vehicles (EVs)

Despite high lithium prices and supply chain issues, EV uptake in the UK and demand for lithium-based EV batteries continues to increase

There is strong political will and demand growth supporting Europe’s natural and synthetic graphite supply chains, but gaining permits for new projects will be the biggest stumbling block

Todd Tranausky of FTR Transport Intelligence explains why the supply chain industry will need to prioritize spend and get better at recruitment

Watch this video with Emily Hersh, CEO of Luna Lithium, as she explains how the domestic lithium battery supply is currently developing in the US and how it will help to improve domestic lithium supply

Producers are increasingly finding it hard to transport their copper and cobalt out of operation sites in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), due to truckers choosing to stay away from the country's border

Logistical nightmares and truck driver shortages slow lumber and structural wood panel delivery