A single cobalt shock could trigger global EV battery supply chaos
New research indicates that the global cobalt supply chain is highly vulnerable to cascading failures due to interconnected dependencies. The study suggests that traditional risk assessments are insufficient and that systemic strategies are needed to prevent supply chaos for EV batteries.
Why it matters
Cobalt is essential for electric vehicle production; understanding these supply chain vulnerabilities is critical for the global transition to green energy.
Cobalt is a critical ingredient in lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles and energy storage systems, but new research suggests the global cobalt supply chain may be far more vulnerable than previously recognized. Rather than being limited to isolated shortages, disruptions in one country or production stage can spread through the network, triggering cascading failures across multiple regions and industries.
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