Recently, it is reported that the European Union may list lithium as a hazardous substance, because in a proposal by the European Chemicals Agency (EHCA), lithium carbonate, lithium chloride and lithium hydroxide are classified as harmful to human health. s material.
As we all know, ternary lithium battery or lithium iron phosphate battery is the main battery configuration of new energy vehicles at present. This EU proposal will undoubtedly have a great inhibitory effect on the development of lithium batteries in the future.
It is reported that the European Commission will hold a meeting from July 5 to 6 to discuss whether to list materials such as lithium as hazardous substances, and the final decision is expected to be made in late 2022 or early 2023. Once it is determined that lithium is classified as a hazardous material, the relevant factories are bound to be closed, and the supply chain of electric batteries will also face obstacles.
But I have to say that this news is also good news for hydrogen fuel cells.
This is a battery that uses the reaction of chemical elements to store a certain amount of energy. After combustion, only water and heat are produced in addition to electricity; the degree of recyclability after scrapping is also relatively high; in addition, the reserves and sources of hydrogen are more abundant, effectively avoiding The shortage of fossil energy and key materials for lithium batteries.
However, it is worth noting that compared with lithium batteries, the promotion of hydrogen fuel cells is actually more difficult. In addition to the high cost of construction, its supporting construction is more "burning money".
It is understood that the construction of only one hydrogen refueling station will cost about 25 million yuan, which does not include the cost of land price, construction investment and later operation.
However, considering the current market conditions, the strategy of walking on two legs should be the best solution at the moment. The two are in parallel, so that a better and more suitable solution can be selected for the use of new energy vehicles without delaying the full-speed advancement of new energy vehicles.
Under the background of "double carbon", it should be the norm to try our best and keep trying new things. I hope that the industry will advance, and the benefits will still be ordinary consumers.
