“Just one word, young man: lithium!” As EV production ramps up, companies at all points in the supply line for the lightest metal are getting ready for new levels of demand, from Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who recently warned that a “truly gargantuan battery factory” will soon be needed, to Panasonic, which is investing $200… Read more »
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Navigant Research releases Leaderboard Report on lithium-ion battery manufacturers
In a new report, Navigant Research profiles 11 Li-ion battery vendors that are active in the EV market, and rates them on 13 criteria, including systems integration, safety engineering, chemistry performance, geographic reach, manufacturing and product performance, pricing, and overall corporate financial health. According to Navigant, “Li-ion batteries have won the race to be the chemistry… Read more »
Toyota increases production of lithium-ion batteries
Toyota and Panasonic plan to build a new $194-million production line to produce Li-ion batteries, with a capacity of 200,000 units per year.
OXIS Energy bets on lithium-sulfur
Though it may have a stinky reputation, sulfur could set EVs on the path to total ICE replacement if energy-dense, low-weight lithium-sulfur batteries become the norm. British-based OXIS Energy is banking its business on it. If American clean energy industries are to take full advantage of the emerging lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery chemistry, they just may… Read more »
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Lithium rush is on as prices levitate
Galaxy Resources Limited reported this week that prices for both technical- and battery-grade lithium carbonate in its key market, China, have soared – current prices are up almost 17% compared to last year.
Honda reuses rare earth metals from batteries, releases Environmental Annual Report
In the spirit of the “triple bottom line” (People, Planet, Profit), Honda released its 2012 Environmental Annual Report today, documenting the CO2 emissions of the company’s vehicles throughout their entire life cycles. The company claims to be the first automaker to do so. Honda also announced that it will begin reusing rare earth… Read more »
Cabot launches new performance additive for lithium-ion batteries
The Boston-based specialty chemical company announced the launch of the new LITX50™ carbon conductive additive, designed to increase the power and energy of lithium-ion batteries.
Panasonic to supply lithium-ion cells for Ford’s hybrid stable
Upcoming models that will use Panasonic cells include the Fusion and C-Max hybrids, as well as the Fusion Energi and C-Max Energi PHEVs.
Researchers use MRI to get an inside look at a lithium-ion battery in action
The developed methods could be a powerful set of tools for various aspects of battery development and testing.
Swapping addictions: trading oil for lithium
Although options other than lithium exist, some form of lithium chemistry is at the heart of every EV remotely close to production. Are we at risk?