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29 March 2021
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22 February 2021
A global car market on a roller coaster
In a global car market in steep decline (-14%), sales of electric vehicles increased last year by +36%. Given the latest commitments made by car manufacturers and governments to develop electric vehicles, 2020 was a pivotal year heralding the beginning of a major change in the global vehicle fleet.
Issues and Foresight
News
10 February 2021
Lithium in the energy transition: more than a resource issue?
In recent years, the demand for lithium has grown at a steady rate of approximately 20% per year. This trend looks set to continue in the future as electrical mobility becomes increasingly popular as part of the ecological transition. However, it is not so much the geological risk that is worrying for this metal as the high concentration of reserves, production and the market, as well as China's hold on the entire value chain.
Issues and Foresight
News
07 January 2021
Rare earths in the energy transition: what threats are there for the “vitamins of modern society”?
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