THE ROLE OF ADVANCED RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES IN EUROPE

75

GW of lithium-based batteries in use, the equivalent of 30 new coal power plants (2018)

95

%

of the metals used in batteries are recycled today, including for lithium-based technologies

325

million people connected thanks to their battery-powered smartphones (2018)

50

%

less CO2 emissions for battery-powered cars, compared to a comparable gasoline car on a lifecycle basis

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