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Lithium-ion batteries—which dominate the battery market—aren''t a great solution since they are expensive, have less storage capacity, and may have a shorter lifespan
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Fact Sheet: Lithium Supply in 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. Lithium demand has tripled since 2017 [1] and is set to grow tenfold
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The Future of Energy Storage | MIT Energy Initiative
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Lithium-ion batteries dominate both EV and storage applications, and chemistries can be adapted to mineral availability and price, demonstrated by the market share for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries rising to 40% of EV sales and
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6 FAQs about [The latest policy on energy storage lithium batteries]
What should the US government do about the lithium battery market?
The U.S. government must take actions to enhance the expected returns on financial investments in U.S.‐based lithium battery supply chain‐related projects (e.g., battery materials, components, cells, or manufacturing equipment) and reduce the perception of demand uncertainty in the U.S. battery market.
Can lithium ion batteries be adapted to mineral availability & price?
Lithium-ion batteries dominate both EV and storage applications, and chemistries can be adapted to mineral availability and price, demonstrated by the market share for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries rising to 40% of EV sales and 80% of new battery storage in 2023.
What policy developments are affecting the lithium battery supply chain?
The past year has seen many policy developments with implications for the U.S. lithium battery supply chain. The most significant are two laws, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA). The provisions of these two laws align with many of the recommendations made in this report.
Are lithium batteries a threat to US national and economic security?
The lack of a substantial lithium battery supply chain in the United States and the lack of secure access to energy materials pose serious threats to U.S. national and economic security.
Should lithium-based batteries be a domestic supply chain?
Establishing a domestic supply chain for lithium-based batteries requires a national commitment to both solving breakthrough scientific challenges for new materials and developing a manufacturing base that meets the demands of the growing electric vehicle (EV) and electrical grid storage markets.
How can the US protect a North American lithium battery supply chain?
To protect U.S. security and critical interests on several fronts, the U.S. government must act immediately to support the timely development of a North American lithium battery supply chain based on U.S. know-how and free from the threat of foreign supply constraints. III. The Li-Bridge Initiative