Hyper-Fast EV Charging Is Coming To Supercharge The EV Transition Ten-minute EV charging is on the way. It could reshape the electric car market. InsideEVs · Jan 8, 2024
Second Record-Setting Lithium Deposit In Nevada Announced The U.S. is now home to more identified lithium resources than any other country on the planet. International Business Times · Jan 5, 2024
Evo Morales Disqualified From Running For A Fourth Term In Bolivia's 2025 Election Bolivia's governing party is in a state of all-out civil war led by its two most prominent leaders, pointing towards further instability down the road. International Business Times · Jan 2, 2024
Chinese Carmakers Begin Mass Rollout of Sodium-Ion Battery-Powered EVs First batch of mini electric vehicles powered by the potential lithium-ion alternative roll off the production line at two companies Caixin Global · Dec 29, 2023
New battery tech will slash charging times and boost EV range before the decade is out Panasonic signs a deal with Sila Nanotechnologies that will see its fleet of EVs use better-performing and longer-lasting lithium-ion batteries that swap graphite for silicon. LiveScience · Dec 28, 2023
Dutch E-Bike Brand Ostrichoo Uses Supercapacitors To Power Its Bikes Dutch brand Ostrichoo showcases its impressive selection of e-bikes powered by supercapacitors instead of lithium-ion batteries. InsideEVs · Dec 27, 2023
Nevada tribe says coalitions, not lawsuits, will protect sacred sites as US advances energy agenda A Nevada tribe is gearing up for a different kind of fight against the U.S. government as it tries to build more public support for protecting Native American sacred sites The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2023
Boric Grapples With Lithium Strategy Amid Second Referendum Fallout: Analysis After a second failed constitutional referendum, Chilean President Gabriel Boric's flagship lithium strategy—or lack thereof—is on the clock. International Business Times · Dec 21, 2023
Arcadium set to join ASX200 after Allkem-Livent merger Arcadium will be the world's third-biggest lithium producer, a combination of Brisbane-headquartered Allkem and Philadelphia-based Livent. AAP · Dec 20, 2023
Mixed bag for Aussie commodities in evolving economy Global vehicle manufacturing, including China's need for raw materials for electric cars exported to the world, are driving iron ore and aluminium exports. AAP · Dec 18, 2023
More than 10,000kg of lithium from disposable vape batteries ending up in landfill UCL scientists say batteries in devices have long life cycle and can be recharged multiple times Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2023
After truck fires and a gutted facility, batteries are a bin problem Only around 10 per cent of batteries are recycled correctly. The Canberra Times · Dec 11, 2023
NCBS study paves way for development of new treatment and precision medicine for bipolar disorder A study conducted by National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) researchers has revealed how lithium acts on brain cells to change neural activity. This finding, according to NCBS, could offer a potential pathway for the development of new treatments and precision medicine for bipolar disorder. The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023
‘From horrible to merely bad’: will Javier Milei take his chainsaw to the environment in Argentina? As the new far-right president is sworn in, the world is watching to see if his destructive campaign promises can survive the realities of office The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2023
Newcastle Herald · Dec 6, 2023 Liddell power station site could host giant battery recycling plant The facility would recycle a wide range of lithium-ion battery types.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2023 Europe is ‘miles behind’ in race for raw materials used in electric car batteries EU and UK carmakers have secured just 16% of lithium, cobalt and nickel needed to hit 2030 targets, says study
InsideEVs · Dec 3, 2023 Are Sodium-Ion Batteries Dead On Arrival? An Expert Weighs In We spoke to an energy storage expert for insights into the potential of sodium-ion batteries as an alternative to lithium-ion.
International Business Times · Nov 29, 2023 Salton Sea's Lithium Treasure Trove Set To Turbocharge EV Battery Production Lithium-rich geothermal brines in the Imperial Valley contain enough lithium to make 1 electric vehicle for each U.S. citizen.
International Business Times · Nov 29, 2023 Dragonfly Energy Prioritizes Safe Battery Innovation, Domestic Manufacturing To Address Rising Lithium Fire Concerns Dragonfly Energy was founded over ten years ago with the mission of domestically developing the world's first non-flammable lithium battery.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2023 ‘Breakthrough battery’ from Sweden may cut dependency on China Northvolt says new lithium-free sodium-ion battery is cheaper, more sustainable and doesn’t rely on scarce raw materials
Barchart · Nov 18, 2023 Can This Hard-Hit Dividend Aristocrat Double in Value? This reliable dividend-paying stock has been underperforming on the charts in 2023, but analysts have high hopes for the shares to rebound sharply over the next year. Here's what income investors need to know.
The Hindu · Nov 18, 2023 Fast charging super bike developed by Kerala Start-up launched at Huddle summit Kerala startup launches fast-charging electric bike. Landi E-Horse and Landi Eagle Jet Super Scooter use 5-15 min charging system and long-lasting Lithium Titanate battery. Transport Secretary Biju Prabhakar inaugurated commercial launch. Bikes and scooters priced over ₹2 lakh, scooter with Lithium-Ion battery at ₹1 lakh. BIS and Central Department of…
The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023 Judge rules against tribes in fight over Nevada lithium mine they say is near sacred massacre site A federal judge in Nevada has dealt another legal setback to tribes trying to halt construction of a huge lithium mine they say is near the sacred site of an 1865 massacre along the Oregon border
Newcastle Herald · Nov 16, 2023 Hunter in prime position for Australian battery manufacturing industry: report Australia supplies half of the world's lithium for battery manufacture.
AAP · Nov 16, 2023 Mineral Resources 'well-placed' for significant growth Mid-tier mining company Mineral Resources has warned a move into downstream processing of battery minerals is "likely uneconomic" without government assistance.