Batteries for electric cars: Fact check and need for action. Are batteries for electric cars the key to sustainable mobility in the future?[Batterien für Elektroautos: Faktencheck und Handlungsbedarf. Sind Batterien für Elektroautos der Schlüssel für eine nachhaltige Mobilität der Zukunft?]

When looking at the main questions along the entire battery value chain, it becomes clear that there are no insurmountable obstacles that could prevent the widespread market diffusion of battery-electric passenger cars, particularly during the decisive ramp-up phase between 2020 and 2030+. However, numerous technological, economic, ecological, regulatory and societal challenges still need to be tackled in the coming decade. The most important findings are summarized below, followed by a more detailed description in the individual chapters.