The transition from internal combustion engines (ICE) to electric vehicles (EVs) has been one of the most debated topics of the past year. While the momentum behind the transition is indisputable, the anxiety created by vehicle range, charger availability, and charge times have caused many consumers to reconsider committing to an EV.
Are batteries better for the environment? We explore battery chemistry and their supply chain, the cost and source of scarce inputs such as lithium and rare earth minerals, and alternative battery chemistries such as Lithium-ion phosphate (LFP) and solid-state.
We also explore in-road charging, battery swap technologies, and how Tesla came to dominate the EV charging standard.