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Lithium plays a critical role in the global energy transition. It is the core ingredient of lithium-ion batteries that power electric vehicles (EVs) and are used in stationary energy storage systems.
CGEP convened a roundtable during Climate Week NYC to discuss challenges of expanding lithium supply for the energy transition.
An increased supply of lithium will be needed to meet future expected demand growth for lithium-ion batteries for transportation and energy storage.
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