Crisis could tighten material supply for EV batteries and clean energy, IEA warns

2017 Nissan Leaf showing battery pack (Source: Nissan)The global coronavirus pandemic could present a major issue for electric cars and clean energy by restricting supplies of materials needed for batteries, solar panels, and wind turbines, the International Energy Agency (IEA) warned in a report Wednesday. The supply of needed minerals—such as the lithium, cobalt, and nickel used in batteries...