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International Perspectives on Raw Materials Reduction in Europe and Germany

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International Perspectives on Raw Materials Reduction in Europe and Germany

From Michael Reckordt / 21.08.2024 Comments Disabled

The global North consumes too many raw materials. This is highlighted by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) in its Global Resources Outlook 2024 (March 2024). In particular, countries such as Germany are called upon ‘to [...]

PowerShift Crash Course - Raw Materials and Automotive

From Tine Laufer / 21.02.2023 Comments Disabled

The German automotive industry is in the midst of a major change. This is because decarbonisation requires a timely switch to fossil-free propulsion systems. Raw materials for battery technologies are therefore in the public focus. But not [...]

For consistent protection of human rights and the environment in the EU Battery Regulation

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For consistent protection of human rights and the environment in the EU Battery Regulation

From Michael Reckordt / 11.10.2021 Comments Disabled

The Civil Society Working Group on Raw Materials welcomes the European Commission's draft battery regulation presented in December 2020. The proposed legislation introduces mandatory requirements for all in...

The forgotten battery raw materials: Iron ore – electromobility on toxic sludge avalanches

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The forgotten battery raw materials: Iron ore – electromobility on toxic sludge avalanches

From Elena Gnant / 29.09.2021 Comments Disabled

Iron is an important raw material in battery production. It is installed in lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries in the cathode and is necessary for the production of steel from which battery housings are made. Through [...]

Battery empty: The weak battery directive of the European Union

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Battery empty: The weak battery directive of the European Union

From Vanessa Fischer / 03.12.2020 Comments Disabled

Batteries and rechargeable batteries are a big market of the future and are an indispensable part of our modern life. For example, in e-mobility. According to the European Commission, by 2030, 28 million electric cars will [...]