The EV Battery Boom in CEE – EMIS Insights Thematic Report

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As Europe is decarbonizing its economy, countries across the continent are stepping up efforts to rebuild their fossil-based systems and attract clean energy investments to grab a bigger share of electric vehicle (EV) market, set to nearly triple in value by the end of this decade.

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▹ Some key benefits of this sustainable revolution:

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Exports of lithium-ion batteries have increased 40-fold since 2017.

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▹ Other important developments in the CEE region:

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