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How EV Manufacturers Can Navigate Supply Chain Complexity

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The mining of these metals is concentrated in China, South Africa, Indonesia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). A key component of the EV is its battery, which requires raw materials such as lithium, nickel, and cobalt. Once the raw materials are sourced, the final batteries are assembled primarily in Asia. References.

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Most desirable logistics location of Europe in 2018

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Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. South Africa. South Georgia and The South Sandwich Islands. Cape Verde. Cayman Islands. Central African Republic. Christmas Island. Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Cook Islands. Costa Rica. Cote D'ivoire. Czech Republic. Dominican Republic. Saint Vincent and The Grenadines.