US Says No To EV Subsidies For Cars Built In EU
The EU has been negotiating with the Biden administration to find a way for cars made in Europe to qualify for US EV incentives.
The EU has been negotiating with the Biden administration to find a way for cars made in Europe to qualify for US EV incentives.
There’s something that’s often lost in discussions about tech adoption trends, and in particular when it comes to something we cover a lot, electric vehicle sales trends: it’s not a straight, consistent line upward. There are ups and downs. When adoption jumps up fast, those of us bullish on the … [continued]
Low-impact supply chain will fully integrate anode active material sourcing from mining to delivering battery material Osaka, Japan – Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd., a Panasonic Group Company, recently announced that it has signed a seven-year offtake agreement for the supply of natural graphite with Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc. (“NMG”; Quebec, Canada), … [continued]
A straightforward method can separate critical metal ions from an unconventional source What happens when a battery dies? Current rechargeable batteries contain a mixture of metals, some of which are becoming rarer by the day. Keeping these critical materials available for use requires finding new and innovative ways to recycle … [continued]
A new solid state battery teams a US startup with a centuries-old ceramics firm for next generation energy storage.
Parliament committee votes to increase goals for European refining and processing of critical raw materials.
A not-so-farmiliar household name has assembled $4 billion in private and public funding for EV battery recycling.
The world’s largest hard-rock lithium mine is the Pilbara Minerals’ Pilgangoora Mine situated in Western Australia. Just a few years ago, people were discussing the scarcity of lithium (you don’t see much around, if you ain’t looking for it.) Then the major concern was that lithium was mainly being sourced … [continued]
The U.S. Geological Survey will invest more than $5.8 million to map critical-mineral resources in Alaska in partnership with the Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys. This partnership is a key step in securing a reliable and sustainable supply of the critical minerals that are essential to everything from … [continued]
Rethink Energy recently produced a report, available for purchase here, that analyzes the surge in battery raw material demand in the near future. The answer to the question “Can the mining industry keep up?” is a qualified “yes.” It may be a bumpy road with supply constraints affecting the commodity … [continued]