With a slowdown in enthusiasm for battery electric vehicles, the battery industry is wrestling with a combination of oversupply, underutilization of capacity and lower return on investments.
What's going on with Europe's nascent battery industry?
Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Europe's nascent battery industry is reeling from the global slowdown in electric car sales, forcing companies to cancel or postpone projects that would have powered more than 2mn EVs for a year.
Why did battery sales fall 11 per cent in May?
In a sign of worsening demand, sales fell 11 per cent year on year in May alone, according to data from CRU Group, a commodities business intelligence company. Battery start-ups in Europe have been hit by a series of major setbacks in recent months.
Why are European battery makers struggling to make good products?
Two months before Northvolt filed for bankruptcy in the US, Robin Zeng, known as China's “battery king”, had a quick but grim answer as to why European battery makers were struggling to make good products. “They have a wrong design . . . they have a wrong process . . . and they have the wrong equipment.
Can the EV battery supply chain meet increasing demand?
oncerns about the EV battery supply chain's ability to meet increasing demand. Although there is suficient planned manufacturing capacity, the supply chain is currently vulnerable to shortages and disruption due to ge
Are OEMs delaying battery investments in North America?
Several reports suggest that OEMs and battery players are also delaying their investments in North America. American automaker Ford also brought its battery investments plans back to review board. Last November, Ford announced scaling back of its Michigan plant in the US.
How does a battery's manufacturing footprint affect a car's performance?
rics beyond the scope of a battery's manufacturing footprint are incorporated. Tracking durability and performance of a battery in terms of lifespan, energy delivered and carbon footprint enables automakers to choose more sustainable batteries that meet their performance needs while contributing to their emissions reduction and sus