🔋 The "Green Paradox" of EV Batteries: Clean cars, complex supply chains

Our latest Auto Intelligence episode with Steve and Claire tackles one of the automotive industry's most pressing challenges - the environmental trade-offs in EV battery production. While battery manufacturing accounts for nearly 2/3 of an EV's upfront emissions, lifecycle analysis shows EVs still produce half the emissions of gas vehicles.

Key insights from our deep dive: • Global battery demand will grow almost 7x by 2035 (IEA Global EV Outlook 2024) • Lithium extraction uses 500,000 gallons of water per ton • Cobalt recycling could meet 40% of demand by 2035 • EV battery recycling market: $540M → $23.7B by 2035

The path to sustainable mobility isn't simple, but the solutions are emerging through innovation in recycling, mining practices, and manufacturing processes. The companies mastering sustainable supply chains will lead the next decade.

Listen to the full episode for insights on second-life batteries, solid-state technology, and why this challenge represents our industry's greatest opportunity.

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