Chris Doornbos, CEO of E3 Lithium, addressed attendees at Energy Disruptors: UNITE 2024 in Calgary, emphasizing the importance of critical minerals and energy independence in the shift toward electrification. Doornbos highlighted that Western countries must secure stable supplies of critical minerals like lithium to ensure energy security.
He pointed out the dominance of China in battery and EV production, with 80% of the world’s batteries coming from China. Doornbos also questioned the impact of protectionism and inflation on EV adoption, urging for collaboration and strategic thinking to navigate the complexities of an electrified future.
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