The Latest Breaking News from lithium

Chinese Battery-Materials Maker to Invest $1.35 Billion in Finnish Plant

Ningbo Shanshan’s project will involve the construction of a facility capable of producing 100,000 tons of lithium-ion battery anode materials a year

Caixin Global · Sep 28, 2023

What causes lithium-ion battery fires? Why are they so intense? And how should they be fought? An expert explains

Picture this: you’re cruising down the Great Ocean Road in your brand new electric vehicle (EV), the ocean to your left and the wind in your hair. But what if I told you this idyllic drive could turn into a nightmare, with the faint smell of something burning?

The Conversation · Sep 28, 2023

Lithium-ion battery fires are a growing public safety concern − here's how to reduce the risk

In today’s electronic age, rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are ubiquitous. Compared with the lead-acid versions that have dominated the battery market for decades, lithium-ion batteries can charge faster and store more energy for the same amount of weight.

The Conversation · Sep 26, 2023

Nevada supervolcano’s lithium reserve could power electric vehicles for a decade

A paper suggests the McDermitt caldera could hold the world’s largest supply of lithium

Evening Standard · Sep 14, 2023

US-Produced Lithium-Ion Batteries Made From Recycled Metals Coming Soon

We could soon see US-made recycled lithium-ion batteries, as multiple companies are now working together to develop the technology.

RideApart · Sep 14, 2023

Welcome to the crazy world of China’s lithium mine auctions

Welcome to the world of China’s lithium auctions, where vast numbers of bids are placed, firms end up spending over a thousand times the opening price, and buyers promising hundreds of millions of dollars have walked without paying.

The Times of India · Sep 13, 2023

How zinc-ion batteries may solve our renewable energy storage problem

Hotter summers, drier forests, rising waters: climate change is not just a threat to our future, it’s hurting our world right now.

The Conversation · Sep 12, 2023

Five cars destroyed at Sydney airport after luxury electric vehicle’s battery ignites

Lithium battery that was detached from car caused a fire that then spread to four others

The Guardian - AU · Sep 12, 2023

3 Dividend Aristocrats Analysts Expect to Rally

Dividend aristocrats are known for offering reliable passive income - but Wall Street expects these three stocks to outperform on the charts, too.

Barchart · Sep 8, 2023

Politicians Say They Want To Fight Climate Change. So Why Are They Fighting China on Electric Vehicles?

Rather than posing a national security threat, the growth of China's E.V. industry is an opportunity for global innovation.

Reason · Sep 7, 2023