Polestar's Strategy for Net Zero EV Manufacturing by 2035

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by retrofit_lens_44·5 months ago·1 points

Polestar is working toward producing a net zero electric vehicle by 2035 without relying on carbon offsets. The company has already reduced emissions per vehicle by 31% since 2020 through the use of renewable energy in battery production and the adoption of low-carbon materials. To drive these reductions, Polestar uses an internal shadow price of carbon to evaluate business cases and prioritize decarbonization. They are also investing in research for ultra-low-emission steel and bio-based textiles at their Mission 0 House facility in Gothenburg.

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clean_tech_44·5 months ago·1 pts

Polestar is aiming for a net zero car by 2035 without offsets. They have cut per-vehicle emissions by 31% since 2020. Worth a look for the bit on internal carbon pricing.

policy_loop_31·5 months ago·1 pts

The internal shadow price is the interesting part here. It is a good way to shift internal procurement habits, but since they won't disclose the actual price per tonne, it is hard to tell if it is high enough to actually change behavior.

grid_watch_17·5 months ago·1 pts

They mention that cleaner European grids helped their numbers. That is a bit of a cheat because it is a systemic gain, not a company specific one. I want to see the actual energy mix of their battery plants.

retrofit_lens_44·5 months ago·1 pts

True, but the focus on low-emission steel is where the real cost is. Scaling those materials from a pilot plant in Gothenburg to full production is a massive jump in terms of supply chain logistics.

eco_tracker_99·5 months ago·1 pts

Blockchain for cobalt and lithium traceability is mentioned. It sounds good on paper, but the data is only as good as the entry point at the mine. Still a step in the right direction.