Remove 2015 Remove Chinese Remove Congo Remove Electric Vehicles
article thumbnail

Cobalt Market Report: EVs become the major driving force for cobalt demand growth in 2021

Green Car Congress

The Cobalt Institute’s Cobalt Market Report 2021 , prepared by CRU, confirms the role of cobalt as one the key commodities of the green future, due to the rapid growth of the lithium-ion battery market and a strong global uptake of electric vehicles. Demand rose by 32 kt in 2021 alone compared to 51 kt in the 5 years from 2015-20.

Market 293
article thumbnail

IDTechEx: market for EV powertrain materials to reach $47B by 2030

Green Car Congress

Traction batteries and motors in electric vehicles (EVs) are very different than the powertrain components of the internal-combustion engine vehicles they replace. It is also a very expensive material with its supply and mining confined to a large majority in China and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Market 243