The Battery Technology Podcast | Episode 31 | Exploring the Cost Drivers of Battery Manufacture | Aaron Wade | CRU Group

I recently read a very interesting report describing the key cost drivers of battery manufacture, particularly in regard to Chinese manufacturing. How do they achieve the battery costs they do? and what are the lessons for US and European battery manufacturers.

In this episode I’m joined by Aaron Wade of CRU Group, the author that report. Aaron leads CRU's battery cost modelling and analytics, and together we explore the production costs of current and next-generation battery technologies and the implications for battery manufacturers.

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Aaron Wade, Head of Battery Costs, CRU

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