But volume is important in bringing down costs. Producing critical minerals for car batteries and utility-scale battery storage is a way of ensuring a robust supply for American troops without having to be propped up entirely by the Pentagon. “It’s going to be more expensive if we are relying exclusively on defense,” said Abigail Hunter, […]
S&P Global: EU urged to invest Eur100 bil, impose tariffs on China batteries to boost competitiveness
A new report by Dunne Insights and the European Initiative for Energy Security has found that Europe is several years behind China in the electric vehicle and battery sector, and offered several strategic recommendations aimed at closing this gap. It said Europe was “7-10 years behind” China and emphasized the need for Europe to invest […]
Politico GreenWire: 5 ways the Trump tariffs will hit US energy
Mined material shipped from Canada into the U.S. will be affected by a 10 percent tariff, while transformed minerals and metals including EV battery materials will likely see even steeper duties up to 25 percent, said Abigail Hunter, executive director of SAFE’s Center for Critical Minerals Strategy, based on a preliminary understanding of the tariffs. […]
Automotive News: Shift Podcast – Avery Ash examines U.S. crackdown on Chinese connected-car tech (Episode 284)
The executive director of the Coalition for Reimagined Mobility, part of the Securing America’s Future Energy think tank, breaks down new Commerce Department rules that keep Chinese and Russian software and hardware out of the connected-vehicle supply chain. Further, he discusses the state of America’s competitiveness with China in commercializing new transportation technology at meaningful […]
Recycling Today: Century Aluminum receives Phase 1 contract under DOE grant
Century Aluminum has entered Phase 1 of a four-phase agreement under a Department of Energy (DOE) grant initiative, originally extended in March 2024. “This step reflects a strong commitment to bolstering domestic aluminum manufacturing capacity, reducing reliance on imports and fortifying critical supply chains integral to national security and economic growth,” according to a news […]
