Tag: Electric vehicle

EnvironmentPolicySustainability

Deep-Sea Mining Rush Sparks Geopolitical Tensions and Environmental Concerns

The transition to electric vehicles is driving an unprecedented geopolitical competition for deep-sea minerals, analysts suggest. Environmental experts warn that unregulated mining could damage fragile ocean ecosystems while reproducing historical resource rivalries.

The New Resource Frontier

The global shift toward electric vehicles is triggering a geopolitical race for deep-sea mineral resources, according to recent reports. Sources indicate that major world powers are increasingly focused on securing access to critical minerals found on the ocean floor, with the United States and China both taking significant steps to strengthen their positions in this emerging sector.

by Elisa Romero
Trade

Indian Steel Magnate Warns of Tech Dependence on China Amid Limited R&D Investment

Steel billionaire Sajjan Jindal states India’s minimal research budgets create technological dependence on China for electric vehicle manufacturing. The JSW Group chairman confirms ongoing negotiations with Chinese automakers despite border tensions and investment scrutiny between the nations.

India’s R&D Spending Gap Forces Reliance on Chinese Technology

India’s limited research and development investment is creating technological dependence on strategic rival China, particularly in the critical electric vehicle sector, according to steel billionaire Sajjan Jindal. The JSW Group chairman revealed his company is negotiating with multiple Chinese manufacturers to acquire EV technology necessary for launching an Indian electric vehicle brand by mid-2025.

by Elisa Romero