Deep seabed mining plans pit renewable energy demand against ocean life in a largely unexplored frontier

Mining nodules from the deep ocean seabed could provide the metals crucial for today’s EV batteries and renewable energy technology, but little is known about the harm it could cause.

Kerry Krutilla, Professor of Environmental and Energy Policy, Indiana University • conversation
Jan. 17, 2023 ~13 min

Plans for deep seabed mining pit renewable energy demand against ocean life in a largely unexplored frontier

Mining nodules from the deep ocean seabed could provide the metals crucial for today’s EV batteries and renewable energy technology, but little is known about the harm it could cause.

Kerry Krutilla, Professor of Environmental and Energy Policy, Indiana University • conversation
Jan. 17, 2023 ~13 min


Making EVs without China's supply chain is hard, but not impossible – 3 supply chain experts outline a strategy

China controls much of the global EV supply chain, but electric vehicles that use its parts and minerals won’t qualify for new US EV tax credits. Can America build its own supply chain?

Tinglong Dai, Professor of Operations Management & Business Analytics, Carey Business School, Johns Hopkins University • conversation
Aug. 31, 2022 ~11 min

Making EVs without imports from China – 3 supply chain experts outline a strategy

China controls much of the global EV supply chain, but electric vehicles that use its parts and minerals won’t qualify for new US EV tax credits. Can America build its own supply chain?

Tinglong Dai, Professor of Operations Management & Business Analytics, Carey Business School, Johns Hopkins University • conversation
Aug. 31, 2022 ~11 min

The road to electric vehicles with lower sticker prices than gas cars – battery costs explained

EVs will have lower sticker prices than gas vehicles when batteries are cheaper. Getting there comes down to knowing where to cut costs.

Shashank Sripad, Ph.D. Candidate in Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University • conversation
July 27, 2020 ~8 min

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