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India's EV Adoption Drives Steep Demand for Critical Minerals

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 22
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What happened

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India is promoting electric vehicle adoption through programs such as FAME, which is driving rapid growth in the country's vehicle fleet. A research article projects that this expansion will lead to steep demand for EV batteries and critical materials through 2060.

From azom.com

Why it matters

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The shift to electric vehicles is occurring as India seeks to reduce transportation sector emissions, which accounted for 13% of national greenhouse gas emissions in 2023. The country currently faces supply risks for essential minerals, including lithium, cobalt, nickel, and graphite.

From azom.com

Who's involved

  • FAMEProgram used by India to promote electric vehicle adoption

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • FAMESpeculative

    The demand for EV batteries could increase the cost of critical mineral supply contracts.

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The entities involved

  • FAME

    American nonprofit organization

    Nothing else this week.

Coverage

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