Global battery investments to decline for first time since 2020
Global battery investments are set to decline for the first time since 2020, mainly due to reduced infrastructure investments in China. China, a leader in lithium-ion battery (LIB) development, is shifting focus to Europe and the United States (US), despite a slowdown in growth after achieving self-sufficiency. Europe faces reduced LIB investment due to falling electric vehicle (EV) market demand, while the US struggles with nascent industrial infrastructure despite rising lithium demand. China’s dominance in…