The future of the auto industry is dependent on batteries.
The plans to create electric vehicle lineups over the next several years rely on batteries. They are critical as the auto industry tries to differentiate itself from one another. If they can be developed in efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable ways, the industry will be able to put its gas-guzzling, carbon-emitting past behind it.
According to McKinsey, the EV battery market could hit at least $360 billion by 2030.
White-hot EV battery technologies have been looked at by Insider. We looked at how automakers secure enough battery supply. We've talked to companies that recycle these batteries after they've been used.
Below, you can read about battery startups, the battery metal shortages the industry is facing, and how automakers are navigating this important part of their business. The types of battery technologies that are winning in the industry can be read.
Dozens of outfits are in the battery space to help EV manufacturers.
New startups are emerging to tackle various parts of the battery chain, from supply to new chemistries to recycling. These companies are bringing in a lot of capital.
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The industry has been facing a crisis with the two metals. Securing enough supply of these materials is a top priority for auto executives. These executives need massive amounts of materials at the right price that can be secured in a sustainable way.
They need to do all they can to get this part of the EV supply chain right.
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Electric products are being bet on by automakers across the globe. There is a threat with the upcoming EV battery supply shortage.
Some are trying to get enough supply. Huge investments are being made in the space. Some people think that their approach to batteries could help them surpass range records. The impact of these shortages will only get worse.
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Customers are hesitant to go electric because of range anxiety. The chemistry and technology of a battery can help boost range, performance, and even vehicle safety. The best tech that can give their product and their customers a leg up is being tested by startups.
From solid state makeups to battery swaps to technology that claims to double aTesla's range, startups are pursuing every way to get a competitive advantage in the business.
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