Can Europe make batteries without China? It’s a question that plagues the continent’s policy makers — and a premise that many European climate techs have used to raise their billions.
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October 31, 2024
European climate tech must collaborate with China, says battery tech founder
While Brussels limbers up to pile tariffs on China, some early stage climate techs say Europe needs to work with Chinese partners
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