The integration of EV’s into the global transportation fleet makes clear that all roads lead to lithium as the primary source of battery material required for more vehicle electrification

The procurement and processing of lithium will be at the forefront of challenges given today’s electrification pivot. IRT speaks with Joe Lowry of Global Lithium on how problematic the supply situation may become and its impact on the lithium, automaker and battery manufacturing industries as well as its potential long -term implications for price.

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Joe Lowry

With over two decades of “Big 3” lithium experience living and working in the United States, Japan and China, Joe has been dubbed by industry players as “Mr. Lithium”. He is considered one of the world’s leading lithium experts. 

Involved in supplying raw materials to the lithium-ion battery space since the beginning of the industry in Japan, few have the depth of knowledge and contacts. In addition to his role as MD of Asia Pacific for FMC Lithium (now Livent); Joe also served as President of a Japanese based battery materials JV and President of FMC Zhangjiagang Specialty Chemicals, LTD in China

Joe hosts “The Global Lithium Podcast” available on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other leading podcast apps.