Warning On Lithium-Ion Batteries: Beware Of Premature Lock-In
The cost of lithium-ion batteries dropped a whopping 97% in just a short period, but that’s not the end of the story.
The cost of lithium-ion batteries dropped a whopping 97% in just a short period, but that’s not the end of the story.
“I don’t create companies for the sake of creating companies, but to get things done,” Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said. Tesla began with an automotive focus and has expanded outward, with each area of manufacturing like its own groundbreaking enterprise.
Tesla has dropped out of a subsidy program for battery factories in Germany but there may be more to the story.
The Magna-built Fisker Ocean SUV will have batteries from CATL thanks to this long-term deal.
The increase in energy density and drop in price of lithium-ion batteries have opened up a wide range of new applications for them. Electric cars, high power cell phones, electric bikes, and home energy storage are just a few key areas where energy storage is turning what we thought we … [continued]
Hyundai USA has taken a page out of Tesla’s book and is launching its own energy product lines. Hyundai Home is offering three products that it hopes will take on Tesla Energy. “Not only can you charge your electric Hyundai at home, you also have the power to take charge … [continued]
I had a friend share an interesting article from Mining.com with me. The article asked this question: “Can plants that suck metal from the soil replace mining?” It’s an interesting thought. We eat plants every day for their mineral content, but actively growing plants that contain massive amounts of minerals … [continued]
Berkeley Lab study shows how battery-electric trains can deliver environmental justice, cost-savings, and resilience to the U.S.
In its first-ever list of the “Next Big Things in Tech,” Fast Company listed several companies in the technology industry that are making an impact on various topics from sustainability, health, and AI to money and smart machines. Li-Cycle, which has North America’s largest battery recycling facility, is one of … [continued]
C-suite executives are increasingly focused on decarbonization. If it doesn’t cost them anything, or saves them money, that’s a bonus, but ESG attention is a Board-level item now.