Book contents
- In Pursuit of Carbon Neutrality
- Cambridge Studies On Environment, Energy And Natural Resources Governance
- In Pursuit of Carbon Neutrality
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Abbreviations
- 1 Introduction
- Part I Decarbonising Power Generation
- Part II Accelerating Fuel Switching
- Part III Electrifying End Use
- 6 Regulations for Energy Efficiency and Energy Storage
- 7 Lithium and Electric Vehicles
- Part IV Adopting Carbon Removal Mechanisms
- Bibliography
- Index
7 - Lithium and Electric Vehicles
from Part III - Electrifying End Use
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 07 December 2023
- In Pursuit of Carbon Neutrality
- Cambridge Studies On Environment, Energy And Natural Resources Governance
- In Pursuit of Carbon Neutrality
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Abbreviations
- 1 Introduction
- Part I Decarbonising Power Generation
- Part II Accelerating Fuel Switching
- Part III Electrifying End Use
- 6 Regulations for Energy Efficiency and Energy Storage
- 7 Lithium and Electric Vehicles
- Part IV Adopting Carbon Removal Mechanisms
- Bibliography
- Index
Summary
Chapter Seven focuses on China’s domestic policy imperatives and regulatory/policy support to enhance its dominance in the lithium supply chain. It examines incentive regimes designed to support EVs and the policy transition from government-led to market-oriented approaches. Given the increasing demand for EV power batteries and the supply shortage for lithium resources and products, this chapter critically analyses whether and to what extent China can achieve greater lithium supply chain sustainability. It highlights the need for sustainable material consumption through harmonised circularity standards and indicators such as recyclability, efficiency, environmental protection, carbon footprint, corporate due diligence, and accountability.
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- In Pursuit of Carbon NeutralityEnergy Law and Regulation in China, pp. 122 - 142Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2023