Europe is the slowest region of growth for electric vehicle (EV) sales so far this year, Rho Motion, the leading research house focused on the electric vehicle market, revealed today in their half yearly update. Just under seven million electric vehicles have been sold globally in the passenger car and … [continued]
One company has absolutely run away with the trophy for largest EV battery producer in the world. That would be Chinese battery giant CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd). I recall when it stole the title from LG Chem a few years ago, and it seems that it has only … [continued]
At Redwood, our process involves sourcing end-of-life batteries and production scrap as well as raw materials and then recycling, refining, and remanufacturing these feedstocks into critical battery materials for North American cell manufacturers at gigafactory-scale. Redwood is now working with Ultium Cells LLC—the joint battery cell manufacturing venture between General … [continued]
LG Energy Solution signs a second offtake agreement with WesCEF, expands its supply chain for competitive lithium procurement Lithium hydroxide and lithium concentrate from WesCEF’s Mt. Holland lithium project to be assembled into IRA-compliant batteries for the North American market The company to secure reliable and sustainable supply chain by … [continued]
While there are regular reports about sales performances of the best selling EVs, as one can see here, here, and here, reports on the deployment of the all-essential batteries for these EVs are much less frequent. Nevertheless, they are a critical element in the EV transition, and big business too. … [continued]
Looks like there is more than one way to skin a cat. The USA has effectively locked out Chinese batteries from its domestic market, but what if components like LFP cathodes are made in Morocco, in a factory financed by a Chinese–Korean partnership? Sounds complicated, but it might just work, … [continued]
While there are regular reports about sales performances of the best selling EVs, as one can see here, here, and here, reports on the deployment of the all-essential batteries for these EVs are much less frequent. Nevertheless, they are a critical element in the EV transition, and big business too. … [continued]
Despite the attacks on ESG investing, Hyundai roars into Georgia with another new fossil-killing electric vehicle battery manufacturing plant.
If you remember 2022 (it seems so long ago now), you probably remember the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). If you’re a fan of EVs and you spend much time on social media, you probably saw all of the controversy over the Act’s treatment of battery minerals for EV tax credits. … [continued]
Battery manufacturing is becoming increasingly important for national security in the US. As we know, batteries play a crucial role in powering various electronic devices, electric vehicles, military equipment, and even medical needs for millions of people. With more battery manufacturing in the US, the country can reduce its dependence … [continued]
