Battery industry warns of growing reliance on Chinese suppliers as EV demand reboundsExecutive summary: ZVEI warns that reliance on Chinese suppliers in the battery sector is increasing as electric vehicle demand grows. High dependence on China creates strategic vulnerability for European battery manufacturers and may trigger policy responses. ZVEI, Chinese suppliers, European EV manufacturers Potential EU policy measures to reduce China dependence and moves by companies to diversify supply chains.The German battery association ZVEI cautions that increasing use of Chinese suppliers exposes the sector to geopolitical and supply chain risks. While electric vehicle sales are rising, the concentration of raw material and component sources in China could constrain European production capacity. The warning comes amid broader EU efforts to diversify critical industrial inputs.Connected developmentsHow Europe can build a self-reliant defence tech ecosystemAutomarkt in China: Autoverkäufe in China brechen ein - droht eine Trendwende?People in China are watching the World Cup differently this timeRüstung: „Wollen wir Frankreich wie China behandeln?“: KNDS kritisiert Vetorechte für Berlin scharfRüstung: „Wollen wir Frankreich wie China behandeln?“: Streit um Panzerbauer KNDS eskaliertOpen the full case file on Beyond →
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