VW, Stellantis, Tesla accelerate drive to secure battery raw materials

Production of high-voltage batteries at BMW's plant in Dingolfing, Germany. — Battery production is pictured at at BMW's plant in Dingolfing, Germany. (Tom Kirkpatrick/Tom Kirkpatrick ; BMW AG)

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Reuters

April 04, 2023 01:38 PM

Rising demand for electric vehicles around the world is encouraging automakers such as Tesla, Volkswagen Group and Stellantis to step up efforts to secure raw materials needed for making batteries.

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