Rodrigues, João LoureiroSchomberg, Emile Von2024-09-252023-09-132023-07-10http://hdl.handle.net/10362/172344This thesis builds upon a business project aimed at a net-zero transition for Türkiye’s automotive industry. The focus narrows to the 'Lithium Challenge' faced in the electric vehicle transition. A systems thinking approach is adopted and key tensions within the system are addressed. Leverage points to drive systemic change are proposed and the need for consensus and balanced policies are recommended to avoid policy resistance. The thesis also acknowledges limitations due to data availability and methodological assumptions. It concludes by proposing a continued systems approach for future research and draws recommendations to tackle the Lithium Challenge.engAutomotive industryLithiumSystem changeSustainabilityCEMS MIMmaster thesis203517164