Discover why the electric car battery boom is turning into a bust as oversupply and falling prices hit the market hard.
Explore the highs and lows of the battery gigafactory gold rush and what it means for the future of electric vehicles.
From China's dominance to Western struggles, find out how the race to electrify the world is facing unexpected challenges.
Learn why major battery manufacturers are struggling and what this could mean for the electric car industry.
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Explore the highs and lows of the battery gigafactory gold rush and what it means for the future of electric vehicles.
From China's dominance to Western struggles, find out how the race to electrify the world is facing unexpected challenges.
Learn why major battery manufacturers are struggling and what this could mean for the electric car industry.
Location: London
WooGlobe Ref : WGA330806
For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com
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00:00The future was supposed to be electric,
00:02silent cars, green energy, and a battery-powered world.
00:06But what happens when a gold rush turns into a race to the bottom?
00:10We were told the future would be battery-powered,
00:13electric cars replacing gas guzzlers,
00:15homes powered by solar and wind energy stored in massive battery packs.
00:20Hundreds of billions have been poured into building battery gigafactories.
00:23It seemed like a sure bet, but the reality is hitting hard.
00:27As investments flooded in,
00:29oversupply became inevitable.
00:31Huge factories and low raw material costs have led to a glut,
00:35pushing prices down and squeezing profits.
00:38Major players like SK On and LG Energy Solution are struggling.
00:42Losses are mounting, investments are being delayed,
00:45and sales are disappointing.
00:47China, with its state subsidies and strong domestic demand, leads the pack.
00:51But even there, oversupply is an issue,
00:54with production far outpacing demand.
00:57The silver lining?
00:58Battery costs have plummeted, making electric vehicles more affordable,
01:02but this price war isn't sustainable for manufacturers.
01:06Western carmakers are hesitant to adopt cheaper Chinese batteries
01:09due to tariffs and environmental standards.
01:12This is slowing down the global electrification push.
01:15Europe and the UK are struggling to keep up.
01:18Plans for gigafactories are being shelved,
01:20and the race to build a domestic supply chain is faltering.
01:24The current oversupply might just be a blip.
01:26Experts warn that by the time demand catches up,
01:29we could be facing a severe shortage.
01:32The electric dream isn't dead,
01:33but it's facing a harsh reality check.
01:36Will we navigate this boom and bust cycle?
01:38Or will the battery gold rush leave us running on empty?
01:42Stay tuned to see how this electrifying saga unfolds.
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