Understanding how li-ion battery electrolytes work may give EVs a boost – study
Researchers have advanced microscopy techniques to take a closer look at what happens at the molecular scale in lithium-ion battery electrolytes.
Researchers have advanced microscopy techniques to take a closer look at what happens at the molecular scale in lithium-ion battery electrolytes.
“We can secure lithium via a purchase contract, we can be a co-investor into a new mine development, we could buy material providers,” says Citroen chief Vincent Cobee.
The Treasury was concerned that the country does not have reserves of the minerals.
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin fabricated a new type of electrode for lithium-ion batteries that could unleash greater power and faster charging.
The Quebec plant was commissioned in June and produced its first ton of spodumene concentrate in July.
New research from Umeå University proposes the idea of using niobium molecules as building blocks to design electrochemical energy storage materials.
Western Australia is the world’s biggest exporter of lithium.
Finland has thus far not collected taxes on minerals but the government now proposes introducing a royalty of 0.6% on the taxable value of metallic minerals.
It appears the days of being a “one trick pony” mining company are numbered.
The venture - between Umicore and Volkswagen's battery unit PowerCo - also plan to collaborate on recycling metals from battery materials.