Arg! New “One Pot” Solid-State Batteries Deploy Argyrodite To Solve High Heat Conundrum
The next big thing: solid-state batteries based on argyrodite sulfides for the electric vehicle of the future.
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Australia’s Lithium Export Earnings Expected To Exceed $16 Billion In 2022–2023
That’s up from $5 billion in 2021.
Are There Enough Materials To Manufacture All The Electric Vehicles Needed?
The short answer is yes. But this is a complicated question, so let’s dig in further. The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is necessary to decrease climate-changing emissions. As deployment increases, so will the demand for EV battery materials such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel. These materials are primarily supplied through … [continued]
Tesla & Indonesia Agree On Nickel Supply Deal Worth $5 Billion
Tesla has entered into an agreement with Indonesia to purchase $5 billion worth of nickel over the next 5 years.
The Hardest (& Best) Thing About The US Clean Vehicle Tax Credit
There’s been a lot of discussion about the new Clean Vehicle Credit in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 that is making its way toward Joe Biden’s desk (having left the Senate, it’s now just got to get through the House of Representatives). However, for all of the simple — … [continued]
What Does America’s EV Supply Chain Look Like? We Mapped It!
It is imperative that the United States adopt policies that will improve both the sustainability and security of the materials supply needed to enable a clean energy transition. The policies the Biden administration has advanced through executive action and Congress is currently considering through this climate deal will help meet this goal.
The Metals Company Announces Successful Trial Of Its Riser Pipe & Jumper Hose
The Metals Company and Allseas have announced the successful deepwater commissioning of its riser pipe and jumper hose. These tools are designed to lift polymetallic nodules from the seafloor to the surface. The nodules typically fit inside the palm of your hand (they sent me one in 2020 as a … [continued]
Over 90% of U.S. Lithium Imports From 2016–2019 Came from Argentina & Chile
The United States imports many of the minerals used in EV batteries, such as cobalt, graphite, lithium, manganese, and nickel, with lithium being the predominant mineral. Although use of these minerals is not restricted to battery production for EVs, they are nonetheless important for meeting the increasing demand for EV … [continued]
EV Battery Mineral And Mining Updates With Rodney Hooper
I recently sat down with Rodney Hooper of RK Equity to get an update on what’s happening in the EV battery market and EV battery mining world, including what’s happening with Tesla’s EV battery goals nearly a year after Tesla Battery Day. Rodney started off by highlighting the huge EV … [continued]
Helping To Design More Sustainable Electric Vehicle Motors
Pitt Researchers Partner with Powdermet Inc. to Design More Sustainable Electric Machines for the Department of Energy
