EV battery industry skills gap and European new-car market fortunes

How does the electric vehicle (EV) battery industry overcome a skills gap? Which European markets are performing best after the first half of 2025? And are solid-state batteries finally on the way? Autovista24 special content editor Phil Curry reveals some key updates in The Automotive Update podcast.

In this week’s episode, Autovista24 reports back from the Battery Cells and Systems Expo, which took place in Birmingham, UK. There is also a look at how major carmakers are aiming to roll out potentially game-changing solid-state battery technology. Finally, Chinese carmaker Chery confirms plans for a UK launch.

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