Fluorine protects both teeth and lithium batteries against decayA new fluoride electrolyte could protect the next generation of lithium metal batteries against performance decline. Staff Writer | July 2, 2023 | 6:45 am
EU countries seek to stretch raw material targets, add aluminumThe European Commission proposed in March that EU extraction of…Reuters | June 30, 2023 | 10:14 am
Lithium start-up seeks cash from Berlin to bring project to lifeVulcan Energy is seeking support for the €1.5 billion project…Bloomberg News | June 30, 2023 | 9:45 am
Race for cheaper EVs may face years-long setback on metal costs A surge in battery metal prices means it could take several years longer for electric vehicles to become as affordable as conventional cars, according to BloombergNEF. Bloomberg News | June 1, 2022 | 9:57 am
VW CEO says Tesla moves at double speed in changing industry VW’s efforts to make changes are often held up by a convoluted governance structure. Bloomberg News | June 1, 2022 | 7:12 am
US needs to take urgent steps to prevent getting ‘shut out’ from critical minerals, says researcher President Joe Biden authorized the Defense Production Act to increase battery metals production and reduce the country’s reliance on China and Russia. Naimul Karim | June 1, 2022 | 6:46 am
India’s top e-recycler to spend $1bn on expansions as EVs take off Attero is seeking to recycle over 300,000 metric tons of lithium-ion battery waste annually by 2027. Reuters | May 31, 2022 | 10:19 am
UK EV battery hopeful plans $253 million pilot plant Britishvolt says it’s close to announcing another major investor for what is planned to be one of the UK’s biggest EV battery plants. Bloomberg News | May 31, 2022 | 9:43 am
Reopening bets spur market-leading rally in China lithium stocks Goldman expects “sharp correction” for lithium price. Bloomberg News | May 31, 2022 | 8:01 am
Eramet plans more lithium plants in South America The French miner also eyes expansions into Chile and Bolivia as it shift towards metals needed for EVs and the green energy transition. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 31, 2022 | 7:54 am
Global automakers face electric shock in China If global automakers think they can extend their dominance in China into the electric era, they may be in for a shock. Reuters | May 30, 2022 | 5:46 pm
EVs vs. gas vehicles: What are cars made out of? This infographic compares the minerals used in a typical electric car with a conventional gas car. Visual Capitalist - Elements | May 30, 2022 | 3:30 pm