The Mobility Week In Review

Is the era of affordable batteries dawning, or is it a transient Black Friday?

Is the era of affordable batteries dawning, or is it a transient Black Friday?
Miguel Elizondo |

This edition of The Mobility Week in Review explores the latest insights on the decline in raw material prices for batteries, a significant new contract clinched by Alstom in Portugal, the strategic pact freshly inked by Stellantis and CATL, and Stockholm's initiatives to combat pollution from cars.

Without further delay, let's immerse ourselves in these noteworthy developments!

šŸ”‹ A new direction for battery prices: on the way to the promised land?

As the automotive industry wrestles with the challenge of producing affordable electric vehicles, a crucial factor may facilitate this endeavor. Battery prices, which experienced an unprecedented surge last year, are now resuming a long-term trend of decline. This landmark introduces a fresh perspective for the automotive industry, although its permanence or temporality is yet to be verified.