Copper Shortage Jeopardizes Energy Transition
Not just rare earths: Even seemingly abundant raw materials could become scarce and jeopardize climate targets. Copper is a case in point.
Not just rare earths: Even seemingly abundant raw materials could become scarce and jeopardize climate targets. Copper is a case in point.
Focus on better cooperation between industry and research.
Market analysis sees 80 percent share of electric cars in Europe by 2030. However, raw material shortages could delay the transition.
The expansion of electromobility is proceeding too slowly, a study warns - and points out what would be needed for a more successful transport turnaround.
Decline in production, demand for rare earths remains high.
The German conglomerate also relies on alternative materials such as gallium nitride in its microchips.