The auto industry is at an inflection point as electric vehicle sales double year-on-year. But lithium shortages could slow EV adoption.
Volkswagen
The two automobile companies will sign an agreement to jointly develop self-driving cars and EVs.
The Volkswagen Group is building a series of electric vehicles and a charging network that could give Tesla a run for its money.
Scarcity of rare earths and metals are impacting the supply chains of Western EV manufacturers as Chinese domination grows.