Graphmatech, Graphenea, & Northvolt: “Breakthrough in Battery Recycling”

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2022 18:25:41 +0000

Northvolt factoryAs the electric vehicle market matures, battery recycling and reuse rapidly becomes a bigger deal. Battery recycling is a long established practice, but never before at the scale we will see for lithium-ion batteries from electric cars and trucks. One might think there’s nothing new under the sun in this world, but some young and […]

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Battery Mineral Extraction — the Huge New Constraint on EV Adoption

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2022 14:12:29 +0000

Tesla corporate governanceThe timeline of a transition to a new technology can be seen as a series of constraints — obstacles that temporarily prevent the new technology from displacing the old. These obstacles aren’t always technological — sometimes they have to do with economic or social factors. Of course, to the croakers and boo-birds of the world, every […]

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Over 90% of U.S. Lithium Imports From 2016–2019 Came from Argentina & Chile

Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2022 12:00:24 +0000

US EV battery mineral importsThe United States imports many of the minerals used in EV batteries, such as cobalt, graphite, lithium, manganese, and nickel, with lithium being the predominant mineral. Although use of these minerals is not restricted to battery production for EVs, they are nonetheless important for meeting the increasing demand for EV production. From 2016–2019, over 90% […]

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New South African Lithium-Ion Cell Mega-Factory, Plans For 32 GWh/Year By 2028

Credit to Author: Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai| Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 02:34:00 +0000

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

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