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Phasing out diesel vehicles
Cities like Paris and Brussels aim to ban diesel cars (Paris by 2024, petrol cars by 2030). The EU plans to ban new CO₂-emitting car sales by 2035, targeting carbon neutrality in transport by 2050.
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Eliminating oil and gas boilers
Europe is moving toward banning fossil-fuel heating systems, encouraging alternatives like heat pumps, backed by energy-saving regulations.
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Lithium shortage and price increase
The EV boom is raising lithium demand — crucial for batteries. Europe heavily relies on imports for lithium, cobalt, and nickel. By 2030, it may only meet 30% of lithium needs. Mining projects in France, Germany, and Portugal aim to reduce this dependency, despite environmental challenges.
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Expected price hikes
With growing demand for EVs and renewables, raw material prices (like lithium) are rising. Europe is working to secure supply chains, but still depends on countries like China and Australia.