Electric/Hybrid - UK must act now to secure critical materials supply, say Birmingham experts - Renewable Energy Magazine, at the heart of clean energy journalism
Thursday, 01 April 2021 The UK must act now to ensure a stable supply of technology-critical metals (TCMs) essential for its transition to clean energy and the delivery of its ten point plan for a green industrial revolution, according to a new Policy Commission report produced by the University of Birmingham. Lithium Technology-critical metals such as rare earths, lithium and cobalt are essential for emerging clean-energy technologies including electric vehicle batteries, and permanent magnets used in efficient motors and generators. Demand for these materials is expected to grow exponen...