Reuters revealed that Tesla Inc expects global shortages of nickel, copper and other electric-vehicle battery minerals down the road due to underinvestment in the mining sector. The company, a major minerals consumer, has rarely talked publicly about its views on the metals industry, the company’s global supply manager for battery metals told an industry conference. The company, a major minerals consumer, has rarely talked publicly about its views on the metals industry. Copper, nickel, lithium and related minerals are key components used to make electric-vehicle batteries and other parts.
Reuters reveals Tesla expects global shortage of electric vehicle battery minerals
03 May 2019, 12:00 am 1 minute
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Type: Reuters Best
Sectors: Commodities & Energy
Regions: Americas