Nicholas Albergo, P.E.

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Lithium and the War Over Electric Vehicle Domestic Battery Production and Recycling

Nicholas Albergo, PE, DEE, D.WRE, F.ASCE, EWRI – GHD Services, Inc.

This presentation explores the critical role of lithium in the global transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and the ensuing geopolitical and economic struggles surrounding domestic battery production and recycling. As demand for EVs surges, nations are racing to secure lithium supplies to fuel their energy futures. The discussion will cover the challenges in establishing sustainable, domestic lithium supply chains, the environmental and political complexities of extraction, and the emerging competition over battery recycling technologies. By examining both the opportunities and risks, the presentation will provide insights into how lithium’s strategic importance is shaping the future of green energy, industrial policy, and international relations.

Nick Albergo, P.E., DEE, F. ASCE, F. EWRA, D. WRE is Senior Advisor to GHD Services, a worldwide engineering consulting firm. He is an expert in complex litigation cases and a technical consultant to Government, industry, and other consulting firms. He also serves on the engineering faculty at the University of South Florida. Nick has spent decades working with industry stakeholders and government officials and has been a pioneer in his field, authoring or co-authoring over 185 engineering publications.