Battery Mineral Extraction — the Huge New Constraint on EV Adoption
The timeline of a transition to a new technology can be seen as a series of constraints — obstacles that temporarily … [continued]
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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, … [continued]
Dirty vs. Green Graphite, Nickel Supplies for EV Batteries — CleanTech Talk
This episode of CleanTech Talk is part two of a recent conversation I had with RK Equity cofounder Howard Klein. … [continued]
Which Electric Vehicles Have The Longest Range?
Plug In America recently asked the question, “Which electric vehicles have the longest range?” It then dove in to answer that question. I’m going diving with them.
Tesla & Amprius — What Is Going On? [Updated: Nothing]
Tesla fans have zeroed in on a battery startup called Amprius. A number of clues indicate that it may be acquired by Tesla in the future, or that it at least plays a role in Tesla’s battery innovation and coming announcements at Tesla Battery Day. I’ll come back to the Tesla–Amprius connections in a minute. First, once I saw the name popping up, I recognized it and decided to check the CleanTechnica archives for it. Let’s start there.
Former Tesla Battery Supply Chain Manager: What You Should Know About Batteries (Video)
Vivas Kumar is a Principal at Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, a market intelligence firm covering the electric vehicle industry. He previously managed the global lithium-ion battery supply chain at Tesla (2016–2019). Kumar was responsible for sourcing over 100 materials used to make batteries at Tesla.
New South African Lithium-Ion Cell Mega-Factory, Plans For 32 GWh/Year By 2028
The battery storage market in South Africa is expected to grow significantly going forward as companies and homes look to cushion themselves from ongoing electricity blackouts. Eskom, the stated-owned utility company, has been battling to keep the lights on during peak demand hours. Electricity blackouts are expected for at least another 18 months according to some reports.
Coalition Of Auto Manufacturers Pledges To Source EV Minerals “Ethically”
A new coalition of top auto manufacturers has publicly pledged to maintain a high degree of adherence to ethical standards when sourcing the minerals and raw materials that will be needed to fuel a surge in electric vehicle production figures, according to reports.
EV Energy Storage Breakthrough Gets $1 Million To Cross The Valley Of Death
The US Energy Department has been steaming full speed ahead on cutting edge energy storage technology, and the latest development is one of those environmental twofers we love. A $1 million grant from the agency will help a company called Saratoga Energy to bridge the gap between its labwork and a low cost, high efficiency energy storage technology ideal for electric vehicles — without the carbon footprint, too.
Car Eats Self, Solves Lithium-Ion Battery Crisis
Cannibal cars can solve a global critical materials crisis for the EV market, based on a new process for rendering old tires into lithium-ion batteries.
