Battery Production in Europe – an important corner stone of our future economy?

Europe’s turn towards clean energy and  its very ambitious transition to emission free cars by 2035 especially create a huge need for lithium ion batteries. A  need that comes along with the necessity of further research, huge manufacturing capacities, raw materials and a whole ecosystem of companies and suppliers. Hence you currently read about new Gigawatt factories being launched all across the continent, with politicians scrambling to lure investors to build their Gigawatt Factories in their constituency. GWf usually come with the need for highly skilled labour and the promise to boost the economy.  Could this industry be an important corner stone of our future economy? We talk about this with Gery Bonduelle, Executive Vice Presidet Sales at FREYR. Timeline: 8.35: What is the role of lithium-ion battery production in Europe compared to the leading nations in Asia? 11.22: Are the political framework conditions in Europe such that catching up with Asian competitors is within reach? 15.02: About the future of batteries You have wishes and suggestions for the podcast? Then please contact [email protected].